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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baraka Simengwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Simengwa's choice of entrance music: Afande Sele feat Ditto - Darubini kali. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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193 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
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195 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Grimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baraka Simengwa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grimes lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Simengwa wants to sweep here but Grimes controlling him for the moment.
Simengwa has Grimes pulled in close to control his posture.
Simengwa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grimes wants to control from the top but Simengwa keeps moving.
Grimes won't allow Simengwa to sweep him here.
Simengwa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grimes defends it easily.
Grimes wants to control from the top but Simengwa keeps moving.
Grimes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simengwa is trying to control the position but Grimes postures up.
Grimes content to stall in guard here.
Simengwa keeping full guard, as Grimes tries to pass.
Simengwa wants to hit a switch here but Grimes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Simengwa there!
Grimes looking for a guillotine from mount but Simengwa is having none of it.
Grimes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grimes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Grimes avoids the attempt from Simengwa to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa is squirming around, avoiding Grimes's attempts to control the action.
Simengwa tries to lock up and control but Grimes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grimes looking to control but Simengwa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simengwa tries to hold on but Grimes pushes him away.
Grimes has control of Simengwa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Simengwa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Grimes avoids the attempt from Simengwa to control.
Simengwa regains half guard.
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!
Grimes wants to work for an arm triangle but Simengwa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Simengwa is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes wants to pass the guard but Simengwa is defending well.
Simengwa tries to roll over but Grimes keeps him under control.
Simengwa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simengwa controls Grimes momentarily but Grimes frees himself.
Grimes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simengwa is keeping the position for now.
Simengwa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grimes passes Simengwa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grimes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grimes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simengwa sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes 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.
Grimes trying to control the action but Simengwa is working from the bottom.
Grimes seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simengwa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simengwa pulls Grimes in close to his closed guard and prevents Grimes from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simengwa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grimes defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rick Grimes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grimes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Simengwa was covering up waiting for the punch and Grimes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Simengwa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grimes defends well.
Simengwa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grimes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grimes wants to control from the top but Simengwa keeps moving.
Grimes is pushing down on Simengwa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simengwa is fighting to maintain full guard but Grimes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grimes is pressing down on Simengwa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simengwa is holding on for now.
Simengwa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grimes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simengwa defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes prevents Simengwa from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grimes in particular looking to stall.
Grimes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simengwa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grimes.
Grimes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simengwa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grimes.
Simengwa is trying to maintain the position but Grimes is very close to passing his half guard.
Rick Grimes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simengwa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grimes pulls his head out easily.
Simengwa gets back to full guard.
Simengwa keeping full guard, as Grimes tries to pass.
Grimes trying to control the position from guard on top but Simengwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simengwa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grimes's guard.
Simengwa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grimes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simengwa has managed to get both his arms back between Grimes's legs - danger averted.
Grimes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simengwa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simengwa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grimes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grimes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grimes is trying to hold Simengwa in close to prevent damage but Simengwa has managed to pass into half guard.
Grimes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simengwa trying to control from half guard but Grimes is working away.
Grimes is trying to maintain the position but Simengwa is very close to passing his half guard.
Grimes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa is looking for a kimura here.
Simengwa trying to pass the guard but Grimes defending well.
Grimes looking for submissions off his back.
Simengwa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimes keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simengwa is looking to advance position but Grimes won't allow it.
Grimes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rick Grimes will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Simengwa has Grimes up against the cage in a clinch.
Simengwa pulls guard successfully.
Simengwa controls Grimes momentarily but Grimes frees himself.
Simengwa controlling Grimes's posture.
Grimes trying to control but Simengwa is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simengwa is on top in guard.
Simengwa trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Grimes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simengwa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes is looking for a triangle but Simengwa pushes his legs off easily.
Grimes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simengwa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simengwa passes Grimes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grimes is trying to control but can't.
Simengwa trying to control from half guard but Grimes is working away.
Grimes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grimes wants to improve his position but Simengwa is controlling well.
Simengwa moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Grimes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa controlling from side mount.
Grimes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Simengwa is trying to control but can't.
Simengwa is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Grimes is tapping! Great win for Simengwa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Baraka Simengwa!
Baraka Simengwa very nearly forgot to thank Just Fight (Shirts 6$ Shorts 8$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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