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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Conrad (ranked 2957 p4p, 2999 weight class) and Zaid Sims (ranked 185 p4p, 189 weight class). Ibrahim Conrad had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ibrahim Conrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zaid Sims!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conrad throws a low kick but Sims avoids it.
Conrad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sims moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Conrad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sims.
Some wild striking there from Conrad.
Conrad feints a jab promting Sims to slip. Conrad then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sims slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Conrad manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sims on his heels. He'll look to pass Sims's guard now, I'm sure.
Sims uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
Conrad thows a leg kick but Sims checks it
and Sims counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sims is looking for a kimura here.
Sims not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad is looking to escape.
Conrad's coaches at St Petersburg MMA Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Sims stalling.
Sims working over Conrad with some ground and pound. Conrad looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sims working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sims throws a strike but Conrad avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Conrad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sims wants to control from the top but Conrad keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims chips away with some ground and pound.
Sims passes Conrad's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sims looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sims stops Conrad from getting back to his feet.
Sims thows a huge punch but Conrad dodges it nicely.
Sims wants to pass the guard but Conrad is defending well.
Sims has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Conrad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sims trying to mount his opponent but Conrad defends it.
Sims looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sims is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Conrad tries to kick Sims off but Sims keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sims lands a nice short elbow.
Sims wants to work for an arm triangle but Conrad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sims tries to pass the half guard into mount. Conrad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sims thows a huge punch but Conrad dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sims is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Conrad as he works his way to full guard.
Sims stops Conrad from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Sims dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Conrad misses with a two punch combination.
Sims is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sims has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conrad misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Conrad. Those never looked like landing.
Conrad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sims dives in for a single leg takedown but Conrad sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Conrad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sims moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sims changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sims will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No joy there for Conrad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conrad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ibrahim Conrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaid Sims.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conrad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sims is trying to defend but Conrad finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Conrad decides to return to a standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad throws a nice looking combination but Sims bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sims with the counter takedown but Conrad avoids it easily.
Ibrahim Conrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conrad throws a right hand that Sims ducks under and follows up with a left that Sims also avoids with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Conrad scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from Conrad does no damage.
Sims drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Conrad defends it well.
Sims shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Conrad as he jumps to the side.
Conrad throws a big counter combination but Sims scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sims avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Conrad misses with a double jab
and Sims counters with a shoot takedown. Conrad fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conrad scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conrad lands with a shot to the body.
Sims fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sims showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conrad.
Conrad sets himself, and Sims steps forward looking for the clinch! Conrad avoids it this time.
Conrad moves into the clinch successfully.
Conrad misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims successfully pulls guard.
Conrad scoring with punches to the head and body.
Conrad scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sims is looking to sweep but instead, Conrad has passed into half guard.
Sims looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Conrad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conrad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sims has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Conrad is working away from the top position though.
Conrad decides to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Conrad dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Conrad shoots in and gets a takedown into Sims's guard.
Sims wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Conrad manages to pass to side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Conrad wants to stand up but Sims has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conrad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Conrad working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Conrad looks to land a combination. Sims sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sims takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Conrad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sims was well out of range. Poor timing from Conrad.
Sims closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Conrad wants to stand back up but Sims manages to pass into side control.
Conrad is pushing Sims's head away, looking to escape. Sims manages to hold on to the position though.
Sims wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conrad keeps working.
Sims tries for a kimura but Conrad is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Conrad rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sims's guard! Nice work there by Conrad!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sims looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Conrad passes into half guard.
Sims is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conrad escapes and gets back to his feet.
Conrad misses with a two punch combination.
Conrad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Conrad lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sims fails to land the takedown.
Conrad lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sims backs up against the cage.
Sims darts in looking for a takedown but Conrad gets double underhooks and turns Sims into the cage.
Conrad lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sims backs up against the cage.
Conrad has Sims up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sims goes for a takedown in the clinch but Conrad prevents it.
Ibrahim Conrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaid Sims.
Conrad prevents the takedown attempt.
Conrad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sims.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Conrad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Conrad 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Conrad!
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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
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