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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baraka Simengwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrius Colrane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simengwa comes to the ring accompanied by Afande Sele feat Ditto - Darubini kali. Baraka Simengwa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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193 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baraka Simengwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Demetrius Colrane!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simengwa dodges the punch combination from Colrane.
Simengwa rushes Colrane and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Simengwa manages to pull guard.
Simengwa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Colrane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Colrane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simengwa looking to control.
Colrane won't allow Simengwa to sweep him here.
Simengwa working for a triangle but Colrane defends it easily.
Simengwa keeping moving, preventing Colrane from controlling successfully.
Simengwa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Colrane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simengwa trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simengwa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Colrane defends well.
Colrane passes Simengwa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Colrane missing with the ground and pound from 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. Colrane connects with a nice short shot to Simengwa's temple.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Colrane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Colrane prevents Simengwa from improving his position.
Simengwa has his hands clasped together around Colrane's back. He's all about the action.
Simengwa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simengwa is trying to keep Colrane in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simengwa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Colrane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simengwa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colrane connects with a couple of short punches.
Simengwa trying to control the position.
Simengwa is looking for a triangle here but Colrane uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Simengwa wants to control but Colrane postures up.
Simengwa tries to improve position but can't.
Colrane gets to mount! Simengwa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Simengwa tries to reverse the position but Colrane maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colrane is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Simengwa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Colrane pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Simengwa is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Colrane cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Colrane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simengwa is looking to improve his position but Colrane isn't that keen on the idea.
Colrane lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colrane landing shots from mount.
Colrane landing strikes from the mount and Simengwa is in trouble!
Simengwa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Colrane is keen to just control but Simengwa is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa is trying to control but can't.
Colrane trying to control from half guard but Simengwa is working away.
Simengwa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colrane pulls his head out easily.
Colrane working over Simengwa with some ground and pound. Simengwa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Simengwa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Colrane is working away from the top position though.
Colrane trying to control the action but Simengwa is working from the bottom.
Colrane prevents Simengwa from improving his position.
Colrane throwing shots but Simengwa is blocking nicely.
Colrane trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Colrane.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Colrane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Simengwa is controlling Colrane's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Colrane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simengwa defending well though.
Colrane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Simengwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Colrane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Demetrius Colrane was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Simengwa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Colrane is trying to maintain the position but Simengwa is very close to passing his half guard.
Colrane trying to get back to full guard but Simengwa takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Colrane tries to hold on but Simengwa pushes him away.
Colrane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simengwa goes for an armbar but Colrane turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Colrane.
Colrane works over Simengwa with some ground and pound from guard.
Simengwa has his foot on Colrane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Colrane works his way back into a safe position though.
Simengwa has an active guard here but Colrane has managed to pass into half guard.
Colrane drops an elbow to the side of Simengwa's head.
Simengwa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simengwa.
Simengwa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Colrane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Colrane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simengwa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Colrane has managed to get both his arms back between Simengwa's legs - danger averted.
Colrane is working Simengwa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Simengwa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Colrane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Colrane is looking to work some ground and pound but Simengwa has wrist control.
Colrane sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Simengwa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simengwa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Simengwa trying to control the action but Colrane is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Colrane is looking to improve his position.
Colrane is controlling Simengwa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colrane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simengwa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simengwa's back!
Colrane doesn't have the hooks in and Simengwa manages to turn into his guard.
Colrane keeping moving, preventing Simengwa from controlling successfully.
Colrane is trying to control the position but Simengwa postures up.
Simengwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Colrane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simengwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colrane is keeping the position for now.
Colrane looking for a sweep. Not yet Colrane, not yet.
Simengwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Colrane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Baraka Simengwa wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Simengwa wants to clinch up but Colrane keeps it at a distance.
Colrane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simengwa manages to avoid it.
Colrane throws a jab but it's blocked by Simengwa.
Simengwa wants to clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Simengwa enables Colrane to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Simengwa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Simengwa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simengwa is trying to control the position but Colrane postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simengwa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Colrane looking to sit in guard and control but Simengwa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Demetrius Colrane will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Simengwa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Colrane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Colrane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Colrane drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Colrane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Colrane postures up.
Colrane trying to control the position from guard on top but Simengwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simengwa has his foot on Colrane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Colrane works his way back into a safe position though.
Simengwa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Colrane is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Simengwa.
Colrane working away.
Colrane trying to control the action but Simengwa is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simengwa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Simengwa tries to roll over but Colrane keeps him under control.
Simengwa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Colrane is working away from the top position though.
Simengwa has hold of Colrane's hands but Colrane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Simengwa actively working from the bottom here.
Colrane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simengwa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simengwa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Colrane.
Colrane thows a huge punch but Simengwa dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Colrane there.
Simengwa is looking for a sweep. Colrane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simengwa is looking to control Colrane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simengwa avoid being mounted?
Simengwa is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Colrane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simengwa is controlling Colrane's trapped leg to prevent Colrane from advancing to side control.
Simengwa is looking to improve his position.
Colrane winds up and cracks Simengwa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Simengwa tries to get to full guard but Colrane has control of the leg.
Colrane is keen to just control but Simengwa is a slippery customer.
Simengwa wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colrane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Colrane is trying to control. Simengwa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Colrane lands with a punch from half guard.
Simengwa looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Colrane in particular looking to stall.
Simengwa wants to control but Colrane is keeping busy.
Colrane working over Simengwa with some ground and pound. Simengwa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Colrane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Colrane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Colrane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Colrane lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simengwa tries to roll over but Colrane keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Colrane.
Colrane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Simengwa is rocked!
Colrane winds up and cracks Simengwa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Simengwa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Colrane working the head and body with strikes.
Colrane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Simengwa trying to control here.
Colrane lands a big elbow - Simengwa is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Colrane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrius Colrane!
Post fight, Demetrius Colrane stared into the camera and said 'Thank you Mr Cropper and EMMA for this shot, can't wait to defend my belt, thank you fans and my camp and let's not.for get my sponser Sydney beast clothing. Thank you to my opponent it was a good fight and I'm the champ now so keep your eye on me and thank you again to EMMA staff what a great or'.
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energy
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hype
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