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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Logan Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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184 cm
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185 lbs
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180 cm
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Logan Cullen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Simmons! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Simmons cracks Cullen with a right hand to the side of the head. Cullen gets the takedown into side control. Simmons is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cullen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Simmons wants to improve his position but Cullen is controlling well.
Simmons is looking to escape. The fighters are battling for position here. Simmons manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Simmons is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Cullen trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simmons had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Cullen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Simmons Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Cullen's back instead. Cullen is really stuck here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simmons tightening his grip on Cullen, looking for the choke. Simmons not allowing Cullen to control his hands. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cullen covering up well and avoiding damage. Cullen wants to get back to his feet. Cullen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Simmons is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Cullen with him. Cullen is trying to defend but Simmons has an arm under the chin now! Cullen grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fred Simmons!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
51% |
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