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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roxas Maximus (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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 London, Shaun Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roxas Maximus!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus closes the distance but Simmons moves to the side
and Simmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Roxas Maximus has been cut.
Maximus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Simmons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simmons scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Maximus.
Maximus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simmons avoids it really well and circles away.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simmons sprawls well. Simmons wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maximus gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons swinging wildly here.
Maximus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simmons.
Simmons throws a series of strikes that have Maximus backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus doesn't manage to clinch there - Simmons circles away.
Some wild striking there from Simmons.
Simmons throws a right hand that Maximus ducks under and follows up with a left that Maximus also avoids with ease.
Maximus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simmons.
Maximus clinches up with Simmons and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Simmons's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Maximus.
Maximus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Simmons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maximus has him pressed against the cage.
Maximus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simmons smiles and moves away.
Shaun Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roxas Maximus.
Maximus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simmons defends it nicely.
Shaun Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus is looking to clinch but Simmons is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus forces Simmons back against the cage and clinches.
Simmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simmons lands with a nice combination. Maximus backs away looking to recover.
That has opened up Roxas Maximus's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons throws a series of punches but Maximus avoids them all with ease.
Simmons misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Simmons misses.
Maximus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maximus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Simmons.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Simmons misses with a wild combination.
Simmons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maximus.
Simmons swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Simmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shaun Simmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simmons misses with a few strikes there.
Simmons dodges the punch combination from Maximus.
Maximus clinches up against the cage.
Maximus tries a knee to the head but Simmons blocks it.
Maximus looking for a takedown.
Maximus landing knees to the body.
Maximus keeps control of Simmons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simmons is trying to push Maximus away but Maximus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Simmons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maximus has him pressed against the cage.
Simmons is trying to break free.
Simmons tries to circle away but Maximus has him pinned against the cage.
Simmons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Simmons stops a takedown attempt from Maximus.
Maximus has Simmons pressed against the cage, preventing Simmons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maximus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Simmons tries to circle away but Maximus has him pinned against the cage.
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Simmons gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Simmons is trying to push Maximus away but Maximus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Simmons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maximus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simmons backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maximus wants to take the fight to the mat but Simmons manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Simmons working hard to break the clinch.
Maximus effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simmons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maximus misses with an elbow over the top.
Maximus is trying desperately to land a takedown but Simmons is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Maximus.
Maximus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simmons prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Simmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roxas Maximus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Simmons throws a series of punches but Maximus avoids them all with ease.
Simmons lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Maximus slips a jab and a cross from Simmons.
Maximus slips a jab and a cross from Simmons.
Maximus tries to clinch up.
Simmons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simmons tries to bum rush Maximus with a series of wild strikes but Maximus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maximus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simmons defends it nicely.
Shaun Simmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Maximus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maximus throws the left hand but Simmons avoids the punch easily.
Simmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simmons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simmons throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maximus counters with a big head kick but Simmons shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simmons takes a kick to the side of the head.
Simmons misses with a wild combination.
Jab from Maximus.
Simmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shaun Simmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Maximus shoots in looking for a takedown but Simmons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maximus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maximus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to avoid it but Maximus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simmons to the ground. Simmons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shaun Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roxas Maximus.
Simmons stalks Maximus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maximus's face. Maximus staggers backwards, shaken.
Simmons misses with a double jab.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simmons swinging wildly here.
Maximus fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Simmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simmons keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Simmons as Maximus shoots in.
Maximus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maximus shoots in looking for a takedown but Simmons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maximus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No joy there for Simmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maximus fails with a takedown attempt.
Simmons misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maximus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simmons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simmons scores with a sloppy right hand. Maximus should have avoided that one.
No luck for Maximus with that takedown attempt.
Maximus throws a sloppy head kick and Simmons moves out of range easily.
Maximus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Simmons.
Simmons misses with a two punch combination.
Maximus tries to clinch up.
Maximus shoots in and bounces Simmons off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maximus distracts Simmons with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Simmons on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simmons tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Simmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there.
Simmons is striking off his back. Maximus thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Maximus slips a nice elbow through Simmons's hands, connecting with Simmons's forehead.
Maximus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maximus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Maximus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Simmons can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roxas Maximus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roxas Maximus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Maximus lands a front kick.
Maximus closes the distance and clinches up with Simmons, looking for a takedown. Maximus pushes Simmons against the cage but Simmons circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simmons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice takedown defense from Simmons. No joy for Maximus on that attempt.
Maximus looks for a takedown but Simmons sprawls well.
Shaun Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roxas Maximus.
Simmons throws a combination. Maximus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sloppy strikes from Simmons. Those never looked like landing.
Simmons swats away the attempt to clinch by Maximus.
Simmons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maximus.
Maximus slips a jab and a cross from Simmons.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simmons's corner calls for a 1-2. Simmons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Simmons throws a series of punches but Maximus avoids them all with ease.
Maximus avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simmons's waist but Simmons gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maximus off to one side.
Simmons throws a series of punches but Maximus avoids them all with ease.
Maximus shoots in looking for a takedown but Simmons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maximus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simmons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maximus tries to clinch but Simmons moves out of range.
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximus has a takedown stuffed.
Maximus wants to clinch
and Simmons counters with a two punch combo.
Maximus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maximus somewhat.
Simmons throws a series of punches but Maximus avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus drives through and clinches with Simmons against the cage.
Simmons prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Simmons's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Simmons stops a takedown attempt from Maximus.
Simmons is trying to break the clinch but Maximus has him pressed against the cage.
Simmons is trying to push Maximus away but Maximus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hook to the body lands for Maximus.
Simmons tries to break free but Maximus pushes him back against the cage.
Simmons can't break the clinch.
Maximus lands a good knee to the midsection. Simmons won't want to take too many of those.
Roxas Maximus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Simmons prevents a body shot from Maximus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simmons lands with a nice combination. Maximus backs away looking to recover.
Simmons lands with a nice combination. Maximus backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simmons as he jumps to the side.
Maximus is looking to clinch.
Simmons lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maximus backs up against the cage.
Simmons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maximus counters with an inside leg kick.
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maximus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maximus tries to clinch up but Simmons circles away and keeps his distance.
Maximus misses with a kick to the body.
Simmons throws a nice looking combination but Maximus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maximus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maximus somewhat.
A punch combination from Simmons misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maximus.
Maximus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The cut above Roxas Maximus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Simmons misses with the combination.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown but Simmons shows good takedown defense.
A left and a right from Simmons both land. Nice combination.
Maximus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maximus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simmons pinned against the cage. Simmons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons looks to land a combination. Maximus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maximus.
Maximus shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Simmons showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Simmons 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Simmons!
Shaun Simmons gave a mention to Rock 'n' Shock clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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hype
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