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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barrett Simmons (ranked 4369 p4p, 5540 weight class) and Kieran Collymore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Barrett Simmons has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Barrett Simmons seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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191 cm 25 214 0 - 0 - 0 |
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193 cm 18 200 0 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns Brawler Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barrett Simmons! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kieran Collymore! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fighters circling - Simmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Collymore has managed to clinch.
Collymore has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Simmons regains guard immediately. Collymore sitting in guard, not really doing much. Simmons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Collymore gets to his feet - Simmons follows without any prompting. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Simmons looks to land a left hand but Collymore moved out of range nicely. Simmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collymore.
Collymore counters with a body kick. Collymore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Simmons defends well and Collymore ends up having to push Simmons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Simmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collymore sees it coming and avoids it easily. Simmons clobbers Collymore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Simmons misses with a wild body shot. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simmons is defended easily by Collymore. Collymore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simmons circles away. Collymore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simmons. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Collymore! But no joy. Collymore misses with a head kick.
Collymore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simmons pinned against the cage. Simmons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Barrett Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kieran Collymore. Collymore darts in looking for a takedown but Simmons gets double underhooks and turns Collymore into the cage. Simmons stuffs the takedown attempt from Collymore. Collymore gets slowly back to his feet. Simmons feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice shot by Simmons.
It looks like Kieran Collymore has been cut. Jab by Simmons. Simmons misses with a looping left. Simmons throws a jab when Collymore was well out of range. No luck with that takedown attempt from Simmons. Collymore fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simmons avoids it really well and circles away. Simmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Collymore steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Simmons. 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! Collymore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simmons.
Simmons throws a jab when Collymore was well out of range. Collymore feints a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Simmons keeps the fight on the outside. Simmons connects with a body shot that sends Collymore's belly button to the back. Collymore looks winded! Collymore scores with a sloppy right hand. Simmons should have avoided that one. Simmons dives in for a single leg takedown but Collymore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Simmons has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Collymore avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Collymore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simmons is defending well. Simmons tries for a takedown but Collymore manages to get underhooks.
Collymore wants a takedown.
Simmons drops down looking for an ankle pick but Collymore pulls his leg out and moves away.
Simmons stuffs the takedown attempt from Collymore. Collymore gets slowly back to his feet. Collymore avoids a lazy jab quite easily. No luck for Collymore with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Simmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collymore moves away. Collymore lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Simmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Collymore is just out of range. Simmons throws a left that rocks Collymore and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Simmons dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Collymore regain composure!
Collymore is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Simmons is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Collymore looks calm but he's in trouble here. Simmons gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Collymore is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Simmons lets go of the hold and Collymore can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barrett Simmons! Barrett Simmons tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. In defeat, Kieran Collymore stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im sorry i promise too improve'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
47% |
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