Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC 25: Field Trip!
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sims is defended easily by Hoshino.
Hoshino feints a counter leg kick.
Sims changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoshino tries to avoid it but Sims manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoshino to the ground. Hoshino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoshino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sims doesn't seem bothered though.
Sims throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sims tries for a takedown but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vudu Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sims shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoshino thuds his shin into the meat of Sims's side.
Hoshino with the inside leg kick.
Vudu Sims seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino lands a jab to the head.
Sims swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Sims swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Sims is predictable there
and Hoshino counters with a good, hard body kick but Sims shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoshino lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Sims throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hoshino counters with a body kick that stops Sims in his tracks momentarily.
A solid body kick from Hoshino.
Sims is breathing heavily.
Hoshino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sims uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
Hoshino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoshino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body kick from Hoshino.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoshino.
Sims closes the distance and clinches up with Hoshino, looking for a takedown. Sims pushes Hoshino against the cage but Hoshino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hoshino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sims looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sims backing away here, and Hoshino unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hoshino cracks Sims with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sims gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoshino counters with a right hand to the body.
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 telegraphed right hand from Sims misses the target.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sims has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Yuuji Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoshino connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Sims misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoshino counters with a two punch combo.
Hoshino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoshino.
Sims just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sims misses with a body punch
and Hoshino counters with a nice leg kick.
Hoshino stuns Sims with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sims crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hoshino - the referee stops the clock and Sims gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hoshino. Sims manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A big right from Sims misses.
Sims throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoshino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sims misses with a looping right.
Sims takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hoshino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hoshino!
Hoshino scores with a spinning back kick!
Sims is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sims takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T3#
Sims on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sims drops his hands momentarily and Hoshino takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hoshino thows a body kick. Sims tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hoshino connects with a crisp jab.
Hoshino is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sims had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sims shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoshino defends it nicely.
Sims throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoshino counters with a good low kick that Sims was not able to check.
Hoshino scores with a head kick. Sims tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sims is looking to wear down Hoshino with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hoshino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sims.
Sims throws a lazy head kick
and Hoshino counters with a good low kick that Sims was not able to check.
Hoshino slips a jab and a cross from Sims.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sims takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hoshino scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hoshino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Hoshino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hoshino scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a leg kick which misses Sims's front leg but catches the back leg as Sims tries to avoid it.
Sims misses the shot to the body.
Hoshino connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab by Hoshino.
Hoshino moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sims shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoshino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sims.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sims dives in and grabs Hoshino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoshino pushes down on Sims's head and hops out.
Sims misses with a looping left.
Hoshino thuds his shin into the meat of Sims's side.
Sims stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoshino.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hoshino tests Sims's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sims changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoshino tries to avoid it but Sims manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoshino to the ground. Hoshino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoshino was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sims. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
No joy there for Sims, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoshino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoshino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hoshino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vudu Sims is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoshino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hoshino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sims.
Hoshino's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hoshino duly obliges.
Sims fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoshino flicks out a counter leg kick but Sims steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vudu Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sims gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoshino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoshino scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Sims throws a nice looking combination but Hoshino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sims takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#Sims is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sims. Hoshino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoshino appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oh Sims is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sims's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoshino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sims scrambles back to his feet.
Hoshino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sims shoots for a takedown but Hoshino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hoshino stuffs the takedown attempt from Sims. Sims gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoshino thumps Sims with a low kick.
Sims seems to have got his legs back now.
Sims darts in looking for a takedown but Hoshino gets double underhooks and turns Sims into the cage.
Hoshino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sims backwards. #T2##BC2#
Hoshino breaks the clinch.
Sims rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoshino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoshino tries a quick counter leg kick but Sims is wise to it.
Hoshino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Hoshino throws a leg kick which misses Sims's front leg but catches the back leg as Sims tries to avoid it.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoshino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hoshino.
Sims misses with a wild combination.
Hoshino feints a counter leg kick.
Hoshino is looking to slow Sims down with leg kicks.
Hoshino connects with the punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hoshino.
Hoshino moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sims takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Hoshino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoshino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sims swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoshino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hoshino connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoshino thuds his shin into the meat of Sims's side.
Hoshino lands a nice looking body kick.
Hoshino connects with an inside leg kick.
Hoshino throws a right hand that Sims ducks under and follows up with a left that Sims also avoids with ease.
Hoshino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sims.
Sims throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Hoshino to counter with a crisp jab.
Sims will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hoshino lands a leg kick that knocks Sims off balance momentarily.
Sims's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Sims throws a body kick that misses
and Hoshino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sims shoots in for a takedown but Hoshino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoshino works the jab nicely.
Sims shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoshino defends it nicely.#T4#
Hoshino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hoshino lands a nice looking body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hoshino!
Hoshino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sims displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Hoshino. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a front kick that sends Sims stumbling back into the cage.
Hoshino scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hoshino.
Sims looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoshino is fending him off so far but Sims persists. Nope, Hoshino circles away and we're back to standing.
Sims tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoshino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sims somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sims has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hoshino finds it's way round the side to connect with Sims's head.
Hoshino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sims shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoshino sprawls well. Hoshino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sims gets slowly back to his feet.
Sims takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoshino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoshino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sims fails with the takedown
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sims takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Sims misses with a double jab
and Hoshino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sims throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sims throws a right hand that misses
and Hoshino finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sims misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoshino.
Sims tries to bum rush Hoshino with a series of wild strikes but Hoshino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoshino tries a quick counter leg kick but Sims is wise to it.
Hoshino lands with a straight right. Sims didn't see that one coming.
Hoshino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sims throws a sloppy head kick and Hoshino moves out of range easily.
Hoshino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoshino explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hoshino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sims walks into a left hand.
Sims throws a combination that misses
and Hoshino counters with a body kick that stops Sims in his tracks momentarily.
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!
Hoshino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vudu Sims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sims falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hoshino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hoshino misses with a series of wild punches.
Sims goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sims on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hoshino. Hoshino obviously looking to wear him down.
Hoshino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sims takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sims throws a nice looking combination but Hoshino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sims tries to bum rush Hoshino with a series of wild strikes but Hoshino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoshino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoshino slips a jab and a cross from Sims.
Hoshino scores with a decent looking hook.
A cross from Hoshino lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoshino.
Sims misses with a double jab
and Hoshino counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Sims throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hoshino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sims circles away quickly and effectively.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hoshino!
Sims looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hoshino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sims just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sims chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoshino can pounce on him.
Hoshino lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hoshino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sims shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoshino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vudu Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoshino, as that shot connected.
Hoshino drops his hands momentarily and Sims takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sims chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoshino can pounce on him.
Sims lands a nice looking body shot.
Sims lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoshino circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoshino lands with a right hand.
Sims stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoshino.
A left lands for Hoshino.
Hoshino thuds his shin into the meat of Sims's side.
Hoshino scores with a spinning back kick!
Sims jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Hoshino.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sims takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoshino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sims scores with the left hand. Hoshino knows he should have avoided that one.
Yuuji Hoshino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sims looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoshino is fending him off so far but Sims persists. Nope, Hoshino circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuuji Hoshino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoshino 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 Topper Green scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuuji Hoshino!
A victorious Yuuji Hoshino thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 218
Date: Dec 23, 2022

#R1#
Sims misses with a jab to the body
and Knights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Sims misses.
Sims throws a nice looking combination but Knights bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knights looks to throw the jab but Sims is out of range.
Knights connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sims momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Knights.
Sims tries a head kick but it misses.
Knights's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Knights duly obliges.
Knights gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knights blocks a head kick by Sims.
Knights looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knights scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knights throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sims counters with a two punch combo.
Sims swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knights counters with a straight right hand.
Knights fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sims throws a sloppy head kick and Knights moves out of range easily.
Knights connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sims definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sims moves away from the strike by Knights.
Knights fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sims manages to avoid it.
Knights punishes Sims's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Sims will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sims misses with a low kick as Knights jumps back.
Knights takes one to the chin there.
Sims throws an overhand right that lands on Knights's shoulder, as Knights tries to avoid the shot.
Knights takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sims moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Nightey Knights has been cut.
Sims throws a sloppy head kick and Knights moves out of range easily.
Knights is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sims with a body shot.
Knights clobbers Sims with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sims doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knights moves out of range as Sims strikes.
Knights looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sims tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sims throws an off balance right hand
and Knights counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knights scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Knights loads up on a big right hand but Sims slips the punch.
Sims throws a low kick but Knights avoids it.
A nice side step and Knights releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knights jabs Sims right on the nose. Sims blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Sims fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knights manages to avoid it.
Vudu Sims seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sims tries to bum rush Knights with a series of wild strikes but Knights uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sims avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knights walks into a jab.
Sims tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sims misses with a hook. Knights ducked under it nicely.
Sims throws a series of punches but Knights moves out of range.
Sims lands a two punch combo.
Sims throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knights connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sims takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knights scores with a hook to the body. Sims takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knights misses the jab.
Sims slips a jab from Knights.
A left lands for Knights.
Sims misses with an uppercut.
Knights throws out a counter right but Sims avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Sims misses with a series of wild punches.
Sims misses with a straight left.
Knights goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sims ducks under a wild hook from Knights.
Sims throws an overhand right that lands on Knights's shoulder, as Knights tries to avoid the shot.
Knights appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sims throws a head kick but Knights moves out of range.
Sims throws a lazy head kick
and Knights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knights smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knights is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sims had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sims throws a head kick that misses.
Sims moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Knights cracks Sims with an open hand slap.
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!
Knights looks to throw the jab but Sims is out of range.
Sims throws a lazy uppercut
and Knights counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knights misses with a straight right.
Sims takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knights jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Knights avoids the head kick by Sims.
Nice uppercut there from Knights.
Sims misses with a straight left.
Knights connects with a body shot.
A big right from Sims misses.
Knights waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sims.
Sims is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Knights.
Knights changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knights slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Knights on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knights.
Nice uppercut there from Sims.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knights checks a leg kick.
Knights appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knights throws an overhand right that lands on Sims's shoulder, as Sims tries to avoid the shot.
Knights scores with a shot to the body.
Sims pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knights! But no joy.
Sims misses with a leg kick
and Knights counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nightey Knights dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nightey Knights's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sims throws a right hand that Knights ducks under and follows up with a left that Knights also avoids with ease.
Knights avoids the body shot from Sims.
Knights moves out of range of the leg kick from Sims.
Sims lands with a right hand.
A low kick from Sims misses
and Knights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sims avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sims slips under a jab from Knights.
Sims misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sims swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knights counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sims.
Knights waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sims.
A shot to the liver by Knights. Beautiful body shot.
Knights smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sims might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A jab from Knights misses.
Knights jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nightey Knights seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sims swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knights avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knights throws out a counter right but Sims avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Sims throws a series of punches but Knights avoids them all with ease.
Sims rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knights counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sims closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sims's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knights connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sims scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Sims.
Sims tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Sims, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sims walks into a left hand.
Vudu Sims is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knights lands an overhand right.
Knights cracks Sims with a good jab.
Nice body punch from Knights.
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!
Knights darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knights has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sims throws a sloppy head kick and Knights moves out of range easily.
Sims rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knights cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sims blocks a jab.
Sims throws a lazy head kick
and Knights counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Knights bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knights ducks under a wild hook from Sims.
Sims throws a right hand that misses
and Sims takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knights lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick by Sims misses
and Knights counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sims ducks under a wild hook from Knights.
Knights connects with the punch.
Knights punishes Sims's body with a nice straight punch.
Sims waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knights.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knights.
Knights thuds a left hand into Sims's body.
Knights scores with a punch to the head.
Knights fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sims is looking to score with low kicks.
Knights lands a right hook to the body.
Sims takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Knights throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sims uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knights.
Nice defenses there by Sims.
As Knights looks to move away, Sims throws a big counter combo but Knights just gets out of the way.
Knights connects with a crisp jab.
Sims swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sims throws a leg kick but Knights moved away.
It seemed like Knights was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knights uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sims.
It seemed like Knights was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knights throws a series of punches but Sims avoids them all with ease.
Sims is looking to counter with head kicks.
Knights blocks a head kick by Sims.
Knights cracks Sims with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knights wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knights misses with a straight left.
Sims is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sims closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sims looks to land a combination but Knights avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knights scores with the left hand. Sims knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Knights scores with a jab. Sims acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#Sims is rocked!
A big left from Sims misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knights! But no joy.
Oh Sims is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sims throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knights avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sims seems to have got his legs back now.
Knights with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sims misses with a hook.
Knights throws a hook but Sims avoids it easily.
Knights keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sims.
Sims lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sims ducks right into an uppercut from Knights.
Sims moves out of range of the strikes.
Sims throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sims misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nightey Knights showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nightey Knights's cut.
That's time! Sims's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Knights finds it's target.
Sims throws a body punch but Knights moves out of range.
Knights keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sims misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knights wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knights fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some wild striking there from Sims.
Sims ducks right into an uppercut from Knights.
Knights connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights lands the left hand.
Sims drops his hands momentarily and Knights takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knights lands the left hand.
Sims moves out of range of the strikes.
Knights fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sims manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Knights.#T1#
Knights throws a lazy right hand but Sims sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sims thows a leg kick but Knights checks it
and Knights connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sims misses with an uppercut
and Knights counters with a straight right hand.
Sims throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sims bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sims lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knights circles away quickly and effectively.
Knights lands a nice hook to Sims's body. Sims takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knights avoids the head kick by Sims.
Sims misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knights connects with a single shot there.
Knights misses with a body shot.
Sims bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sims half committed to a counter leg kick.
Knights cracks Sims with an open hand slap.
Sims misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sims throws a hook to the side of Knights's head but Knights sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vudu Sims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knights misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sims counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knights throws a shot from downtown. Sims moves away and avoids it.
Knights uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sims.
Knights misses with a two punch combination.
Sims looks to land a left hand but Knights moved out of range nicely.
Sims pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knights fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sims looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knights lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knights misses with a looping left.
Sims with a jab.
Knights's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sims under the eye.
Knights scores with a nice strike.
Sims rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knights moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sims walks into a left hand.
Knights loads up on a big right hand but Sims slips the punch.#T3#
Knights cracks Sims with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sims looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knights!
Sims tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knights was well out of range. Poor timing from Sims.
Knights looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knights connects with a nice looking jab.
Sims throws a leg kick
and Knights counters with a stiff right hand.
Sims takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knights fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sims manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knights checks a leg kick.
Sims takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sims moves out of range as Knights strikes.
The fighters circling - Knights throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Knights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sims throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knights lands a body shot.
Knights fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Knights throws a hook but Sims blocks it.
Knights scores with a jab.
Sims misses with a low kick.
Sims throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Knights counter with a right hand.
Sims misses with a left hand
and Knights makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knights throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sims sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sims throws a combination that misses
and Knights counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sims slips under a jab.
Sims takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Knights there.
Sims takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sims throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knights stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knights scores with a jab to the body.
Sims throws a sloppy head kick
and Knights counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knights lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nightey Knights comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knights 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nightey Knights!
Nightey Knights was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Highland 214
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Sims gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Caetano to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Caetano drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sims dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Caetano is looking for a triangle but Sims pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Caetano looking for a guillotine here but Sims defends easily.
Sims trying to control the position from guard on top but Caetano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims wants to get up but he can't break Caetano's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Our spies down at at Pure Progress Fitness inform us that Caetano has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Sims is looking to work some ground and pound but Caetano has wrist control.
Sims definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Caetano looking to control.
Sims throws a big elbow that misses.
Sims trying to control but Caetano is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Caetano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sims gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sims controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sims trying to control the position from guard on top but Caetano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Caetano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sims.#TD2#
Caetano shoots in and gets a takedown into Sims's guard.
Caetano connects with a couple of short punches.
Sims trying to keep a closed guard but Caetano is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sims holds on and takes a little breather.
Caetano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Caetano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caetano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Caetano is looking to pass into half guard but Sims pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sims is in guard.#REVR#
Sims wants to control from the top but Caetano keeps moving.
Sims loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Caetano working for a triangle but Sims defends it easily. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Caetano holds on and takes a little breather.
Sims wants to stand but Caetano is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sims wants to control from the top but Caetano keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Sims decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Caetano avoids the body shot from Sims.
Vudu Sims is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Sims. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sims.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vudu Sims will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Caetano throws a combination that misses
and Sims counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Caetano falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vudu Sims!
After winning the bout, Vudu Sims thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 212
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Sims wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Venegas blocks a head kick by Sims.
The crowd cheers as Sims lands an impressive looking overhand right. Venegas doesn't seem phased though.
Some wild striking there from Venegas .
Venegas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sims scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Venegas drives through and clinches with Sims against the cage.
Venegas looking for a takedown.
Sims wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sims stops a takedown attempt from Venegas .
A frustrated look appears on Sims's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sims wants to get back to striking at distance but Venegas won't allow it.
Venegas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vudu Sims has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Venegas .
Venegas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sims gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Venegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sims is pressed up against the cage. Venegas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sims down to the mat. Sims avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Sims uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Venegas has time to react.#CL2#
Venegas moves into range and clinches up with Sims.
Sims trying to stall but Venegas improves his position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Venegas gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sims trying to hold on to Venegas 's head to control him but Venegas postures up.
Venegas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sims knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sims taking some punishment here, with Venegas in his half guard.
Venegas not doing much here.
Sims wants to improve his position but Venegas is controlling well. #T2#
Venegas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sims wants to get back to full guard.
Venegas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Venegas is looking to pass Sims's guard but actually Sims recovers to full guard.
Sims is trying to control the position but Venegas postures up.
Venegas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sims keeping moving, preventing Venegas from controlling successfully.
Venegas throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Venegas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sims swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Venegas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Venegas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Venegas wants to control from the top but Sims keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sims works over Venegas 's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Venegas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Venegas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Venegas is looking for a takedown.
Sims is pressed up against the cage. Venegas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sims down to the mat. Sims avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Sims gets caught flat footed, as Venegas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Sims kicks Venegas off and gets to his feet. #T4#
Sims definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Venegas gets a double leg takedown into Sims's guard.

Sims has his feet on Venegas 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Venegas looks winded!#CL2#
Venegas forces Sims back against the cage and clinches.
Sims looking to slow down the pace here.
Venegas struggles to land a body shot inside as Sims controls his hands.
Venegas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sims prevents it.
Sims wants to break free but Venegas has control.
Venegas is trying to drag Sims to the mat but Sims just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Venegas lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Venegas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sims does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vudu Sims dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Venegas .#KD#
Sims lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Venegas sprawling to the canvas. Sims follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Venegas hang on? #ROC#Venegas is rocked!
Venegas is looking for a sweep. Sims is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Venegas is still in real trouble! Can Sims finish him?
Venegas is not content to let Sims control the position.#SU#
Sims decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sims throws an uppercut from hell that sends Venegas clean off his feet! He's out cold! Sims stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vudu Sims!
After winning the bout, Vudu Sims thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 206
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1#
Sims darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Jerry Short has been cut.
Sims swings for the body but Short moves out of range.
Short attempts a counter takedown but Sims avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Short.
Short has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sims has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sloppy strikes there by Short.
Short postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Short working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Short throws a strike aimed at the side of Sims's head but Sims avoids it well.#T1#
Short looking to control but instead Sims has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Short is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sims doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Short.
Short takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Short missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Short works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Short has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
An elbow from Short crashes against the mat.
Sims avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Short.
Sims prevents Short from moving into mount. #SUB#
Short is trying to get an arm triangle but Sims is defending well.
Sims is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Short has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Short tries to stand but Sims controls the position and pulls Short into his guard.
Short might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Short sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sims's guard. #SUB#
Short is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sims doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Short. #SUB#
Short is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Short not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Short throwing shots but Sims is blocking nicely.
Short thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sims's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura but Sims is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Short to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Short dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Short's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Short drives through with a takedown into Sims's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Short throws a big right hand that misses.
Short stops Sims from standing up.
Short landing with the ground and pound. #ES2#
Sims is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sims prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims is pressed up against the cage. Short has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sims down to the mat. Sims avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A low kick from Sims misses #TD#
and Short counters with a shoot takedown. Sims fights it but they end up in guard.

Sims manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sims has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1##BC2#
Sims pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Short fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sims to the ground. Short is now in Sims's guard.

Sims manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Short is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sims gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Short. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Sims manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Short is defended easily by Sims.
Nice shot lands for Sims.
Nice shot lands for Sims.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sims scores with a sloppy right hand. Short should have avoided that one.
Short seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Sims shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Short is backing up but Sims catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Short covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Sims Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vudu Sims!
Vudu Sims seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 181
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1##CL#
Tarver moves into the clinch successfully.
Tarver jumps guard but Sims stands there with Tarver around his waist. Tarver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tarver fails to pull guard.
Sims is trying to pull guard but Tarver has him pressed against the cage.
Tarver tries to pull guard but Sims forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Tarver. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Tarver pulls guard.
Sims tries to stand but Tarver is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Tarver escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sims gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sims postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims is looking to stand up but Tarver won't let him. #SUB#
Tarver has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sims can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Sims has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tarver is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Sims got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tarver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sims has managed to get both his arms back between Tarver's legs - danger averted.
Tarver is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Tarver looking for subs off his back but Sims has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sims wants to stand up but Tarver has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tarver is looking to improve his position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sims tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tarver.
Tarver trying to control but Sims postures up.
Tarver makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tarver.
Sims wants to get up but he can't break Tarver's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Sims decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tarver, up you get! #CL#
Tarver closes the distance and clinches.
Tarver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sims smiles and moves away.
Tarver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Tarver has closed the distance and engaged Sims in a clinch. #T3#
Tarver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sims just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Tarver pulls Sims into guard. #SUB#
Tarver is looking for a triangle here but Sims uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tarver is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sims working away.#SU2#
Sims decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sims throws a leg kick that misses.
Tarver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sims scores with a jab. Tarver acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Tarver gets a clinch. #TD#
Tarver gets control of Sims's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tarver will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sims is looking to stand up but Tarver won't let him. #T4##SU2#
Sims decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tarver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sims scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Tarver pushes Sims up against the cage in a clinch.
Tarver fails to pull guard. #TD#
Tarver pulls Sims into guard.
Tarver is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Tarver looking for a guillotine here but Sims defends easily.
Sims would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Antonio Tarver will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Tarver has managed to clinch.
Vudu Sims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Tarver jumps guard and drags Sims to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Tarver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sims doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sims manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Tarver working for a triangle but Sims defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tarver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tarver working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims is looking to stand up but Tarver won't let him. #SU2#
Sims gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1##CL#
Tarver gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tarver fails to pull guard.
Tarver jumps guard but Sims stands there with Tarver around his waist. Tarver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sims to keep the fight standing.
We've been informed that Sims has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Tarver. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Tarver pulls guard effortlessly.
Sims wanted to stand there but Tarver had control of the position. #SUB#
Tarver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sims is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Sims throws a sloppy strike and Tarver has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Sims is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Tarver!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Tarver!
A relieved looking Antonio Tarver 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: Highland 172
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Yamamoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sims lands a nice shot to the body.
Vudu Sims seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto looks winded!#KD#
Sims throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Yamamoto tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Yamamoto is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kane Yamamoto has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Sims gets to his feet - Yamamoto follows without any prompting.
Yamamoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Sims finish him?
Sims shoots in and drives through. Yamamoto sprawls well.
Sims shoots in for a double leg but Yamamoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sims shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yamamoto as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vudu Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto switches off momentarily and Sims cracks him with a monster right hand! Yamamoto topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Sims dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Sims!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vudu Sims!
Our winner, Vudu Sims, 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: Highland 160
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1##CL#
Thibodeaux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thibodeaux gets through Sims's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thibodeaux.
A short uppercut from Thibodeaux.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Sims blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Thibodeaux as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simss head. #T2#
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux - that landed with a thud.
Thibodeaux pushes Sims back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thibodeaux is working Sims over against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux cracks Sims with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
A right handed body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Thibodeaux.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Sims looks winded!
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Thibodeaux. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thibodeaux presses Sims against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux.
A nice left hand lands by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sims's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thibodeaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thibodeaux pushes Sims back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simss head. #ROC#Sims is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiden Thibodeaux 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##CL#
Thibodeaux clinches up against the cage.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Thibodeaux as the two fighters clinch.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sims is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sims can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
A short uppercut from Thibodeaux.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Sims's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sims seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sims tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux - that landed with a thud.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sims is breathing heavily.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
Thibodeaux pushes Sims against the cage. Thibodeaux is working some dirty boxing. Thibodeaux pushes off with a quick right hook! Sims goes down! Sims tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Thibodeaux moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaiden Thibodeaux!
Kaiden Thibodeaux is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Kaiden Thibodeaux thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 155
Date: Apr 22, 2022

#R1#
Sims scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Murphy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sims lands with a right hand.
Sims misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Sims didn't expect that.

Sims manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. #TD#
Sims ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sims no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES#
Sims has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Murphy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Sims gets control of Murphy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sims will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sims's guard.#ES#
Sims scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Good exchange - Sims coming out on top.
Sims with a nice cross.
Sims lands with an uppercut that bounces Murphy off the cage and back into range.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sims finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
Sims scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Sims throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown. Sims fights it but they end up in guard.
Murphy is still in real trouble! Can Sims finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sims wants to stand but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sims misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown. Sims fights it but they end up in guard. #T3#
Murphy won't allow Sims to get back to his feet.
Murphy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Murphy stands up from Sims's guard - Murphy perhaps looking for a knockout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sims.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Sims seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sims lands the left hand.#T4#
Sims closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sims misses with a combination #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Sims manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Murphy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Sims manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sims wants to get back to his feet but Murphy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sims will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murphy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sims is proving hard to escape from.
Sims is looking to stand up but Murphy isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vudu Sims 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#
Sims throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Murphy tries to counter it with a takedown but Sims pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sims misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Sims didn't expect that. #SU2#
Murphy gets to his feet. Sims looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sims misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Murphy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sims's guard.
Sims is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?#ES#
Sims is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sims blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sims blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sims blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Sims decides to pull guard.
Sims wants to stand but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sims's guard.#T1#
Sims wants to get back to his feet but Murphy is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Seamus Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sims comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sims throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sims won't be happy with that. #ES#
Sims bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sims lands a head shot.
Nice jab there from Sims.
Sims goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sims closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sims scores with a nice right hand.
A left and a right from Sims both land. Nice combination.
Sims throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sims lands a lovely overhand right.
Sims misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sims has a closed guard, preventing Murphy from standing up.
Sims is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy wanted to stand there but Sims had control of the position.
Sims is looking to stand up but Murphy isn't so interested in that idea.
Murphy is looking to stand up but Sims won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vudu Sims dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sims throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sims tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Murphy manages to move to mount!
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Sims is holding on tight.
Sims is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy is looking to stand but he's in a difficult position to do so. #T1#
Sims is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Murphy is looking to get the fight back to the feet.
Vudu Sims overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sims trying to get back to his feet but Murphy is in full control for now. #SU2#
Murphy gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murphy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sims throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sims won't be happy with that.
Murphy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #ES#
Sims throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Murphy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sims to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sims throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Murphy needs to keep his hands up - Sims had a free shot at his head there.
Sims connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
Sims throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sims!
Vudu Sims is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy tries to stand but Sims is controlling his head. #ES#
Sims sneaks out the side door and pushes Murphy away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sims dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy slips a straight right by Sims.
Murphy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sims stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murphy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sims misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
so Murphy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sims wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Murphy manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Sims is trying to stand back up but Murphy is controlling him #ES#
Sims manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Murphy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vudu Sims showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sims, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vudu Sims!
Our winner, Vudu Sims, 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: Highland 150
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Colez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sims is looking to counter punch.
Sims seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Colez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Colez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Colez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Colez tries to bum rush Sims with a series of wild strikes but Sims uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Colez ducks under a wild hook from Sims.
Colez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sims counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Colez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sims connects with the punch.
Sims looks to land a left hand but Colez moved out of range nicely.
Colez throws a hook but Sims blocks it.
Colez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sims is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sims misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Sims.
Sims is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sims shoots for a takedown but Colez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Colez tries to bum rush Sims with a series of wild strikes but Sims uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Colez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Colez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Colez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Sims jabs at Colez's body.
Colez defending well as Sims loads up on a big left hand.
Colez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sims.
Sims rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Sims backs off Colez throws a huge counter combo but Sims manages to avoid it all.
Colez staying out of range there.
Colez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Colez slips a jab and a cross from Sims.
Sims connects with a crisp jab.
Sims connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Colez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Sims. That snapped Colez's head back.
Colez misses with a double jab.
Sims goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#Colez is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sims throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Colez is still on wobbly legs! Can Sims finish him?
Colez looks up at the clock. Bad move! Sims lands a right hand from hell, dropping Colez. Sims pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vudu Sims!
Our winner, Vudu Sims, 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.
In defeat, Bizzo Colez stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's just the beginning...'.

Event: Highland 143
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Sims shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCallen defends it nicely.
No joy there for Sims, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
McCallen clinches up against the cage.
McCallen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCallen lands with a right to the head.
McCallen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sims fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sims is trying to pull guard but McCallen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vudu Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCallen lands with a right to the head.
McCallen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCallen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCallen lands with a left to the head.
McCallen scores with a shot to the side of Sims's head.
McCallen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCallen lands with a short shot to the head.
Sims fails to pull guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCallen.
Sims fails to pull guard.
McCallen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCallen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCallen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Nice body punch from McCallen - that landed with a thud.
McCallen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McCallen scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCallen lands a left hand.
McCallen lands with a left to the head.
McCallen pushes Sims back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sims tries to pull guard but McCallen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from McCallen on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for McCallen.
McCallen lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCallen pushes Sims back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCallen lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCallen pushes Sims back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCallen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCallen lands a left hand.
McCallen lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCallen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCallen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCallen pushes Sims back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from McCallen on the inside.
McCallen scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
McCallen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sims is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McCallen to keep the fight standing.
McCallen lands a shoulder strike.
McCallen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCallen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCallen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCallen missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCallen.
Sims tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McCallen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
McCallen lands a right hand.
McCallen pushes Sims back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCallen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sims blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCallen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCallen.
McCallen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCallen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Sims's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sims fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
A short right from McCallen on the inside.
McCallen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sims's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCallen lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Sims is rocked!
McCallen lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Sims is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCallen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCallen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
A short uppercut from McCallen.
McCallen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
McCallen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from McCallen.
McCallen lands a right hand.
McCallen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCallen lands with a short shot to the head.
McCallen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCallen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCallen lands with a left to the head.
Sims tries to pull guard but McCallen holds him up against the cage and eventually Sims drops back down to his feet.
McCallen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simss head. #T4#
McCallen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simss head.
McCallen pushes Sims back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCallen lands with a short shot to the head.
McCallen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sims tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCallen just stands there and leans against the cage.
McCallen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
McCallen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCallen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCallen.
Still in the clinch, McCallen scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCallen lands with a right to the head.
Sims takes a shot to the head.
Sims tries to pull guard but McCallen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sims is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McCallen to keep the fight standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCallen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCallen.
McCallen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simss head.
McCallen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor McCallen dominated that round.
That's time! Sims's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sims misses with an uppercut. McCallen saw that one coming.
Vudu Sims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sims seems to have got his legs back now.
Sims uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCallen.
Sims showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCallen.
Sims swings widly with a right hand
and McCallen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sims will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
McCallen clinches with his opponent.
McCallen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simss head.
Sims fails to pull guard.
A nice left hand lands by McCallen.
A short right from McCallen on the inside.
Sims's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCallen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sims is trying to pull guard but McCallen has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vudu Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, McCallen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trevor McCallen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCallen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCallen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from McCallen.
McCallen lands with a light punch inside.
Sims's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
McCallen scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from McCallen.
McCallen lands with a right to the head.
McCallen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCallen.
McCallen lands a big right hand that drops Sims! The killer instinct kicks in and McCallen finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McCallen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor McCallen!
Trevor McCallen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Highland 137
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Malig needs to keep his hands up - Sims had a free shot at his head there.
Malig on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sims misses the jab.
Malig feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Malig has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Donk. Sims catches Malig right on the button with a cross.
Sims misses with a hook #TD#
and Malig counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sims won't be happy with that.
Sims tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Malig is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sims has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sims manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Sims prevents Malig from improving his position.
Sims tries to stand and escape but Malig is controlling the position.
Malig wants to improve his position but Sims is controlling well.
Sims is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Malig is doing well to control the position and prevent Sims from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Malig looking for submissions off his back.
Sims is thwarting Malig's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sims tries to stand but can't do so whilst Malig controls his leg.
Malig keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SU2#
Sims decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Sims scores with a hook.
Sims has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sims cracks Malig with an open hand slap.
Malig takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sims works the jab nicely.
Malig throws a head kick but Sims moves out of range.
Sims swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
A jab from Malig misses.
Malig wants to slow Sims down by chopping away at his legs.
Malig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malig looks to land a body kick but Sims moved away.
A nice side step and Sims releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sims cracks Malig with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sims is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Malig had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Malig swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Sims counter with a right hand.
Malig with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sims to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Sims is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malig's half guard.
Malig might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malig controlling the position for now.
Sims tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Malig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sims is working away from the top position though.#T4##SU2#
Sims decides to return to a standing position.
Malig takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sims 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sims misses with a hook #TD#
and Malig counters with a single leg into guard. Sims didn't expect that.

Sims has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Malig has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Malig stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Malig has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sims uses from the top position.
Sims being controlled here momentarily.
Sims is looking to stand up but Malig won't let him.
Malig is pulling down on Sims's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vudu Sims dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sims connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malig's hands.
Sims is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sims looks to score with a jab to the body but Malig is just out of range.
Malig attempts a counter takedown but Sims avoids it well and moves away.
Sims throws a body shot but no joy.
Malig attempts a counter takedown but Sims avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Sims looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Malig managing to control the position.
Malig has a closed guard, preventing Sims from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malig has control of Sims's left arm, preventing Sims from doing any damage.
Malig tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Malig pulls Sims in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sims wants to stand but Malig has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malig holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sims with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sims throws a combination. Malig tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sims lands a head shot.
A shot to the body from Sims misses #TD#
and Malig counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sims pushes Malig off looking to stand but Malig dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
Malig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sims won't allow Malig to pass to mount.
Sims trying to control here.
Malig trying to control the pace. #T3#
Malig is thwarting Sims's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Malig gets a takedown into half guard.
Malig seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Malig wants to pass to mount but Sims is defending the position. #SUB#
Malig is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sims is just riding it out for now. Malig eventually gives up the hold.
Sims trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Malig manages to pass to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vudu Sims showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Malig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Malig fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sims is out of range.
Sims looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sims has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Decent striking displayed by Sims there.
Sims lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Sims looking to score a takedown here. Malig is defending well but Sims drives through and ends up in Malig's guard.
Sims wants to stand but Malig has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Malig trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Malig looking for a guillotine here but Sims defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Sims decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Sims.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sims.
Sims lands a jab-cross combination.
Sims has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Malig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sims misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Malig counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sims won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Malig is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sims has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malig moves into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morgan Malig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sims is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sims can't escape the position.
Malig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Sims avoids a series of strikes thrown by Malig. #SUB#
Malig has hold of Sims's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sims manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Malig controlling the position easily from mount.
Vudu Sims is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Malig unloads with some shots from mount but Sims bucks and avoids them well.
Sims wants to hold on but Malig pushes him away.#SUB#
Malig jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sims is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sims and Malig has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Malig tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vudu Sims comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sims winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vudu Sims!
A very excited looking Vudu Sims made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Morgan Malig spoke after the fight, saying 'Good luck the rest of the Tournament Thibs!'.

Event: Highland 129
Date: Jan 21, 2022

#R1#
Sims throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sims slips a straight right by Valentino.
Sims scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valentino throws a combination. Sims tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Sims gets tackled into the cage by Valentino. Valentino maintains the clinch.
Valentino's coach down at Reach Around was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Valentino's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Valentino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sims tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A bit of stalling here from Valentino.
Valentino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valentino gets through Sims's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valentino lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sims fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Valentino is leaning against Sims and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valentino pressing his opponent against the cage.
Valentino has Sims pushed against the cage.
Valentino pushes Sims back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sims fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vudu Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Sims tries to pull guard but Valentino won't allow it.
Valentino lands an uppercut.
Sims jumps guard but Valentino stands there with Sims around his waist. Sims gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Valentino lands a shot to the body.
Valentino taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Valentino lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valentino works on Sims's body with a couple of short punches.
Valentino is leaning against Sims and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sims tries to pull guard but Valentino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Valentino.
A short left from Valentino.
Valentino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Valentino.
Sims tries to pull guard but Valentino won't allow it.
Valentino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sims tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valentino just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Sims manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentino is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Let's hope that Valentino has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Sims looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Sims is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valentino is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentino stays in close to Sims's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Sims throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Valentino escapes and throws Sims's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Valentino works to advance to full mount. Sims defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T3#
Valentino looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sims can't escape the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valentino looking to control and managing it successfully.
Valentino avoids the attempt from Sims to control.
Sims bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sims stops Valentino from standing up.
Valentino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sims trying to control but Valentino is working from the bottom. #T4#
Valentino trying to control the position. #SUB#
Sims drops back looking for a leg! Valentino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valentino manages to kick Sims off! Sims jumps back into Valentino's guard.
Valentino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sims trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentino wants to stand up but Sims is controlling him.
Valentino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sims. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Sims thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sims accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eros Valentino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sims walks into a straight right hand from Valentino.
Vudu Sims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valentino throws a one two combo.
Nice cross by Valentino.
Sims throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valentino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sims slips a jab and a cross from Valentino.
Sims waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentino.
Valentino takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sims throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sims avoids the body shot from Valentino.
Sims scores with a three punch combo!
A slow jab from Sims misses its intended target.
Sims throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valentino.
Valentino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valentino throws a looping overhand right but Sims ducks down to avoid it.
Valentino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Valentino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Valentino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valentino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Valentino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sims ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Sims throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentino throws a series of punches but Sims avoids them all with ease.
Valentino punishes Sims's body with a nice straight punch.
Valentino scores with a nice strike.
Sims keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Valentino scores with a four punch combination!
Sims cracks Valentino with an open hand slap.
Valentino takes one to the chin there.#ROC#Valentino is rocked!
Eros Valentino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valentino is still on wobbly legs! Can Sims finish him?
Sims just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentino seems to have recovered his senses.
Sims tries to land a leg kick but Valentino saw it coming and moves away.
Sims looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentino is just out of range.
As Sims backs off Valentino throws a huge counter combo but Sims manages to avoid it all.
Sims jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valentino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sims just misses with a punch to the body.
Sims ducks under a wild hook from Valentino.
Valentino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valentino just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Sims scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sims swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Valentino counters with a left to the body.
Sims throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Valentino counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Valentino lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Valentino.
Sims tries to pull guard but Valentino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Valentino lands with a right to the head.
Sims tries to pull guard but Valentino won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Valentino.
Valentino lands a left hand.
Sims jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valentino walks away with a smile on his face. Sims gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vudu Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sims lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sims throws a lazy right hand but Valentino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vudu Sims seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sims moves away from the strike by Valentino.
Sims throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentino swings widly with a right hand
and Sims counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sims ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentino moves away.#T3#
Valentino fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sims misses with a hook
and Valentino counters with a series of strikes. Sims will be more careful next time no doubt.
Valentino works the jab nicely.
Sims swinging wildly here.
Eros Valentino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valentino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sims scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A punch lands to the side of Sims 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valentino swinging wildly here.
Sims seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentino scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Valentino clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Valentino.
A short right from Valentino on the inside. #T4#
Valentino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sims tries to pull guard but Valentino won't allow it.
Valentino scores with a shoulder strike.
Valentino tries to throw a body punch but Sims avoids it by throwing Valentino back against the cage.
Sims fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short left from Valentino.
Valentino lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valentino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sims is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Valentino to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Sims manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Sims looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Sims pushes a forearm under Valentino's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Valentino is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vudu Sims!
After winning the bout, Vudu Sims thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Eros Valentino was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm a lover..'.

Event: Highland 122
Date: Dec 24, 2021

#R1#
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Sims has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rough House in the buildup to the fight.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Sims.
Sims moves out of range of the strikes.
Sims swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Luciano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sims tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luciano just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Sims gets control of Luciano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sims will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sims manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Luciano manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sims trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sims looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sims wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sims is really struggling to control Luciano but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SU#
Sims stands up and waves to Luciano to follow him.
Sims throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Luciano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sims tries to pull guard but Luciano holds him up against the cage and eventually Sims drops back down to his feet.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sims's elbow.
Luciano lands a nice uppercut.
Sims is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Luciano to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vudu Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Luciano.
Sims tries to pull guard but Luciano won't allow it.
Sims jumps guard but Luciano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Luciano cracks Sims with a nice body shot.
Sims jumps guard but Luciano stands there with Sims around his waist. Sims gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Luciano tries to work over Sims's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Sims tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luciano just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Luciano.
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud.
Sims tries to pull guard but Luciano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sims jumps guard but Luciano stands there with Sims around his waist. Sims gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sims tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Luciano digs a right hand underneath Sims's ribcage. Sims let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sims tries to pull guard but Luciano holds him up against the cage and eventually Sims drops back down to his feet.
Luciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Luciano.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sims or not.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Luciano. #T3#
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano.
A right hook to the body lands for Luciano.
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
Sims tries to pull guard but Luciano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Luciano pushes Sims back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Luciano lands with a light punch inside.
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sims is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Luciano to keep the fight standing.
Luciano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Luciano lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Luciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simss head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luciano.
Luciano lands a body punch.
Luciano works on Sims's body with a couple of short punches.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Sims jumps guard but Luciano stands there with Sims around his waist. Sims gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sims is breathing heavily.
Luciano gets through Sims's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luciano lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Luciano.
Luciano lands a right hand.
Luciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sims tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luciano just stands there and leans against the cage.
A body shot lands from Luciano.
Luciano is working Sims over against the cage.
Luciano lands a shot to the body.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
Luciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luciano works on Sims's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luciano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Luciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
Luciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Luciano 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#
Luciano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sims throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sims swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Luciano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Luciano.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Luciano lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano.
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Sims's head.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
Manny Luciano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luciano cracks Sims with a nice body shot.
Luciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Luciano. #T1#
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
Sims jumps guard but Luciano stands there with Sims around his waist. Sims gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Luciano on the inside.
A body shot lands from Luciano.
Sims's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sims jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Luciano walks away with a smile on his face. Sims gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fighters circling - Sims throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sims throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sims lands a jab to the nose.
Sims takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Luciano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sims throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Luciano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano.
Luciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Luciano.
Sims jumps guard but Luciano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vudu Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sims tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luciano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sims is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Luciano to keep the fight standing.
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano is leaning against Sims and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Luciano lands a body shot.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano pushes Sims back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano digs a right hand into Sims's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sims's gas tank.
Luciano presses Sims against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luciano is leaning against Sims and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luciano. #T3#
Luciano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Luciano works on Sims's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Luciano lands an uppercut.
Luciano lands a left hand.
Luciano is leaning against Sims and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Luciano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sims or not.
A short left from Luciano.
Luciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
Sims tries to pull guard but Luciano won't allow it. #T4#
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
Luciano digs a right hand underneath Sims's ribcage. Sims let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sims or not.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Luciano cracks Sims with a nice body shot.
Sims's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Luciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luciano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano lands a nice uppercut.
Luciano cracks Sims with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Luciano closes the distance and clinches.
Luciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
Sims jumps guard but Luciano stands there with Sims around his waist. Sims gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luciano lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano.
Luciano lands an uppercut.
Luciano presses Sims against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Luciano.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano.
Luciano pushes Sims back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sims is trying to pull guard but Luciano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luciano lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Sims's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
Luciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sims or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luciano lands a body punch.
Luciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luciano pushes Sims back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano is working Sims over against the cage.
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sims or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luciano works on Sims's body with a couple of short punches.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sims or not.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vudu Sims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Luciano lands an uppercut.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Sims is trying to pull guard but Luciano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vudu Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Luciano.
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sims or not.
Luciano digs a right hand underneath Sims's ribcage. Sims let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Luciano is working Sims over against the cage.
Luciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luciano is working Sims over against the cage.
Luciano lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Luciano.
Luciano works on Sims's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Luciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Luciano.
Luciano gets through Sims's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Luciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luciano cracks Sims with a nice body shot.
Luciano gets through Sims's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luciano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luciano is working Sims over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano gets through Sims's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luciano is working Sims over against the cage.
Good body shot from Luciano.
Luciano lands a shot to the body.
Luciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
Luciano digs a right hand into Sims's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sims's gas tank.
Luciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano cracks Sims with a nice body shot.
Luciano gets through Sims's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Luciano.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
Luciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano.
A right hook to the body lands for Luciano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sims backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Luciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luciano 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Luciano!
Post fight, an emotional Manny Luciano said 'first i wanna tank da man above for protection and blessings , next i wanna say tanks to my braddahs at KingsJiuJitsuAcademy for da great camp , lastly i wanna tank my manager for taking me in and seeing da champion in my blood. blessed to be able to go 3-0 in my group, on to da next round! LETSCRAP'.

Event: Highland 115
Date: Dec 03, 2021

#R1#
Xeng getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sims takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Xeng jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xeng digs a good body shot into Sims's ribs.
Sims uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xeng.
Sims slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sims! But no joy.
Sims takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Xeng lands a glancing blow to the side of Sims's head.
Xeng throws a looping overhand right but Sims ducks down to avoid it.
Xeng throws a jab but it's blocked by Sims.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xeng misses the jab.
Sims 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.
Xeng throws out a loose jab but Sims uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sims throws a series of punches but Xeng moves out of range.
Xeng definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sims looks to land a right hand but Xeng moved out of range.
Hokage Xeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sims swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xeng throws a hook to the side of Sims's head but Sims sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sims slips a straight right by Xeng.
Xeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sims moves away.
Sims throws a counter combo.
Sims lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good standup being displayed there by Sims as he connects with a hook.
Sims lands a body shot.
Sims fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xeng manages to avoid it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sims. Xeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sims throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC2#Xeng is rocked!
Xeng moves away from the strike by Sims.
Sims avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sims fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xeng manages to avoid it.
Xeng misses with a looping right.
Sims throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xeng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xeng misses with a hook. Sims ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Xeng.
Sims throws a hook but Xeng avoids it easily.
Sims avoids the body shot from Xeng.
Xeng swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xeng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sims ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xeng slips under a jab from Sims.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sims keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xeng.
Sims fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xeng looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Xeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Sims displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xeng throws out the jab.
Xeng takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Sims ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sims feints a jab promting Xeng to slip. Sims then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Xeng slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oh Xeng is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xeng throws a lazy right hand but Sims sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sims avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sims is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sims cracks Xeng with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Xeng falls to his knees and Sims doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vudu Sims!
Our winner, Vudu Sims, 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: Highland 109
Date: Nov 19, 2021

#R1#
Sims thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Guapo! But no joy.
Sims scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like El Guapo has been cut.
Sims misses with a looping left.
Guapo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sims throws a hook to the side of Guapo's head but Guapo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sims throws an overhand right that drops Guapo like a sack of potatoes! Sims dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vudu Sims!
After winning the bout, Vudu Sims thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 104
Date: Nov 05, 2021

#R1##CL#
Lamez darts in and clinches Sims up against the cage.
Sims wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Lamez pulls guard effortlessly.
Sims trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lamez's guard.
Lamez trying to control the position. #SUB#
Lamez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Sims avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sims trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lamez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lamez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lamez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lamez has a closed guard, preventing Sims from standing up. #T1#
Sims slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Lamez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sims is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lamez.#SU2#
Sims decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sims bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lamez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sims works the jab nicely.#ROC2#Lamez is rocked!#CL#
Lamez moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Sims's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sims digs a right hand underneath Lamez's ribcage. Lamez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sims tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamez's elbow. #T2#
Lamez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lamez fails to pull guard.
Lamez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sims fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sims wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lamez has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Sims's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sims looking to slow down the pace here.
Sims misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez jumps guard but Sims turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scottie Lamez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamez tries to pull guard but Sims holds him up against the cage and eventually Lamez drops back down to his feet.
Sims is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Sims tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sims wants to get back to striking at distance but Lamez won't allow it.
Sims wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lamez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Lamez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lamez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lamez trying to keep a closed guard but Sims is proving a slippery customer.
Lamez keeping moving, preventing Sims from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lamez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sims is aware though and is defending well.
Sims stands and throws Lamez's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
Sims decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lamez takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Sims scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oh Lamez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lamez throws a big shot that misses.
Sims keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sims scores with the left hand. Lamez knows he should have avoided that one.
Sims drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Lamez right on the button. Lamez goes down! Sims follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Sims gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vudu Sims!
After winning the bout, Vudu Sims thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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