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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rermes Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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147 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rermes Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, William Sims!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sims scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sims lands strikes from half guard.
Sims is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sims thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sims is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sims wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sims lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sims is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sims working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sims not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sims.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sims is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sims pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Sims not doing much here.
Sims wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Sims looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sims seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sims seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sims trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Sims seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sims missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sims slips a nice elbow through Gracie's hands, connecting with Gracie's forehead.
Ground and pound from Sims.
Sims winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims 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.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sims drops an elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Sims landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sims missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sims wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sims wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Sims is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sims looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sims wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sims lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Rermes Gracie has been cut.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sims.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Sims counters with a shoot takedown. Gracie fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sims loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sims must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sims thows a big elbow that misses.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sims defends well.
Sims drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sims jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Sims dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rermes Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sims shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gracie is trying to defend but Sims finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sims.
Sims throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sims wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Sims missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sims missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sims thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Sims looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims with the ground and pound but Gracie uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sims darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sims is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sims is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Sims missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sims sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sims connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
Sims trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sims working Gracie over with strikes.
Sims not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sims 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.
Sims scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sims not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sims is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sims looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Sims seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
William Sims has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sims is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Sims eventually gives up the hold.
Sims throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sims drops an elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sims scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Sims showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rermes Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Sims shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sims looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Sims tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracieis looking to pass into half guard but Sims pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sims is in guard.
Sims throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie 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.
Sims scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sims lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sims postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sims working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Sims from controlling successfully.
Sims really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims landing with the ground and pound.
Sims drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Sims off! Sims jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sims defends well.
Sims works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Sims landing with the ground and pound.
Sims postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Sims content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sims lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sims stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sims stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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.
Sims working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie 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.
Sims throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sims distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sims is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sims avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simsis looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Sims comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sims 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Sims!
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energy
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RATING
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