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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Simmons (ranked 5792 p4p, 2128 weight class) and Toran Roth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roth has chosen Dogodine u Prizrenu as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Toran Roth!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons closes the distance and pushes Roth back into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Simmons.
I was talking to Simmons's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Roth slows down the pace here.
Simmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
Simmons misses with a low kick.
Simmons throws a wild body kick that Roth sees coming a mile off.
Roth with the counter takedown but Simmons avoids it easily.
Roth shoots and misses
and Simmons counters with a big head kick but Roth shrugs it off.
Simmons misses with a head kick.
Roth looks to score with a jab to the body but Simmons is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simmons closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Simmons breaks the clinch.
Simmons misses with a double jab.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons tries to work over Roth's front leg with a kick but Roth checks it.
Roth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roth.
Simmons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tyler Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Simmons is predictable there
and Roth counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Simmons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simmons breaks the clinch.
Roth slips a jab from Simmons.
Roth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick by Simmons misses
and Roth counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Roth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simmons or not.
Simmons digs a right hand underneath Roth's ribcage. Roth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roth somewhat.
Tyler Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toran Roth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons throws a head kick that misses.
Roth blocks a head kick by Simmons.
Roth lands a lovely overhand right.
Simmons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simmons throws a lazy head kick
and Roth counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Simmons pushes Roth off and gets back to his feet.
Roth tries to keep at a distance but Simmons has taken the fight into the clinch.
Roth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyler Simmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Simmons as Roth shoots in.
Roth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Simmons napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Simmons is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Simmons!
Roth sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Roth wants to control the pace but Simmons is squirming around nicely.
Simmons wants to hold on but Roth pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simmons holds on to Roth around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Simmons can't escape the position.
Roth controlling the position easily from mount.
Simmons tries to lock up and control but Roth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Roth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simmons is looking to escape.
Simmons wants to control but Roth is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Simmons dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Simmons is looking to clinch.
Simmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No joy there for Simmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roth avoids the head kick by Simmons.
Simmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roth can do to turn this around?
Roth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simmons went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick and Roth moves out of range easily.
Simmons lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Simmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roth was well out of range. Poor timing from Simmons.
Roth throws a series of punches but Simmons moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick and Roth moves out of range easily.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roth with the counter takedown but Simmons avoids it easily.
Simmons slaps away a takedown attempt from Roth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons throws a lazy head kick
and Roth counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Simmons is looking for a sweep. Roth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simmons is trying to control but can't.
Roth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simmons's head.
Simmons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simmons is trying to maintain the position but Roth is very close to passing his half guard.
Roth is taking a breather. Simmons says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Toran Roth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roth wants to pass to mount but Simmons is defending the position.
Roth prevents Simmons from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Simmons trying to hold on to Roth's head to control him but Roth postures up.
Simmons is in trouble now - Roth has advanced to mount!
Simmons is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simmons is working to get back to half guard.
Roth controlling the pace for now.
Simmons is squirming around, avoiding Roth's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to hold on but Roth pushes him away.
Simmons regains half guard.
Simmons is trying to stand up here but Roth is controlling him well.
Simmons wants to control but Roth is keeping busy.
Roth is working for an americana but Simmons has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Roth was thinking about the submission.
Simmons is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roth is controlling him.
Roth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Roth passes into half guard.
Roth prevents Simmons from improving his position.
Roth slows the pace down in half guard.
Simmons trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons is controlling Roth's trapped leg to prevent Roth from advancing to side control.
Roth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tyler Simmons will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Simmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simmons throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Simmons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simmons wants to clinch up but Roth keeps it at a distance.
Simmons stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simmons wants it to stay on the feet.
Simmons swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roth counters with a series of strikes. Simmons will be more careful next time no doubt.
Simmons moves in looking to clinch but Roth pushes him off.
Roth thuds his right hand into Simmons's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simmons pivots, looking for a leg kick but Roth is out of range and Simmons settles back down.
Roth throws a fast counter high kick but Simmons manages to duck under it in time.
Roth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roth gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roth wants to control but Simmons is keeping him busy.
Simmons tries to bench press Roth off him but Roth keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Roth working away.
Simmons gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Roth not doing much here.
Simmons controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Roth passes to side control.
Simmons seems a little lost for a moment, as Roth dominates the positioning.
Simmons is trying to control Roth's posture but Roth avoids it.
Roth advances to full mount.
Simmons wants to control but Roth is having none of it.
Roth is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Simmons can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Roth content just to control the position here.
Toran Roth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons working to try and regain half guard.
Roth controlling from mount.
Simmons is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Roth content just to control the position here.
Simmons is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Roth has hold of Simmons's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Simmons manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Roth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Roth moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Simmons has worked his arm free - good work by Simmons!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toran Roth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simmons has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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RATING
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