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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernie Bezoink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ernie Bezoink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drew Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bezoink fails to land with a series of punches.
Bezoink cracks a nice hook into Simmons's ribs.
Bezoink throws a shot from downtown. Simmons moves away and avoids it.
Bezoink closes the distance and clinches.
Bezoink gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bezoink passes into half guard.
Bezoink passes to side control.
Bezoink tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bezoink thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bezoink taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bezoink lands an elbow.
Simmons tries to bench press Bezoink off him but Bezoink keeps the position.
Bezoink stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bezoink fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bezoink misses with a leg kick.
Bezoink definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simmons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bezoink swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bezoink tries for a takedown but Simmons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simmons feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bezoink's calf.
Bezoink tests Simmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bezoink moves in looking to clinch but Simmons pushes him off.
Bezoink shoots for a double leg takedown but Simmons sprawls well. He's pushed Bezoink's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernie Bezoink. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bezoink misses with a series of wild punches.
Bezoink closes the distance and clinches.
Bezoink escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bezoink takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Simmons throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Bezoink misses.
Simmons swinging wildly here.
Simmons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bezoink keeps control of Simmons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simmons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bezoink has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Bezoink.
Bezoink has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Simmons clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Simmons is trapped and Bezoink is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bezoink is riding his opponent, not letting Simmons buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink punches the canvas rather than the man.
What can Simmons do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simmons fending off the submission attempt from Bezoink.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Bezoink dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bezoink moves into the clinch.
We've been informed that Simmons has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bezoink pulls Simmons into guard.
Bezoink manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Simmons working hard to break the clinch.
Bezoink jumps guard but Simmons turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Simmons has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bezoink has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simmons avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bezoink keeps control of Simmons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bezoink keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simmons's efforts to push away.
Simmons has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bezoink lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bezoink breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons looks to land a combination but Bezoink avoids it well.
Bezoink has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernie Bezoink. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bezoink closes the distance and clinches.
Simmons has had enough of the clinch but Bezoink keeps him there for the moment.
Bezoink breaks the clinch.
Bezoink closes the distance and pushes Simmons back into the cage.
Bezoink changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simmons fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Simmons thumps Bezoink with a low kick.
Simmons lands with an overhand left.
Simmons wants to clinch.
Simmons tries to sprawl but Bezoink drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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!
Bezoink's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ernie Bezoink wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bezoink turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bezoink fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simmons avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simmons closes the distance and clinches.
Bezoink wants to take the fight to the mat but Simmons manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bezoink pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simmons stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bezoink.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simmons misses with a series of wild punches.
Simmons misses with the combination.
A left and a right from Simmons both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bezoink fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simmons avoids it really well and circles away.
Bezoink throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bezoink shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simmons but Simmons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ernie Bezoink is winning the standup battle so far.
Simmons connects with a looping right hand.
A low kick from Bezoink misses
and Simmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bezoink will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bezoink swats away the attempt to clinch by Simmons.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simmons stuns Bezoink with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Simmons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Bezoink dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bezoink tries to close the distance and clinch but Simmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bezoink avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bezoink takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bezoink tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bezoink somewhat.
Simmons is looking to clinch but Bezoink is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Simmons as Bezoink shoots in.
Bezoink throws a lazy right hand but Simmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bezoink will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernie Bezoink. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bezoink has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simmons sizes up Bezoink with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Simmons has closed the distance and engaged Bezoink in a clinch.
Bezoink prevents Simmons from breaking the clinch.
Simmons prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Simmons.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bezoink gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Simmons regains guard.
Bezoink postures up.
Simmons trying to control the position here.
Bezoink trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Drew Simmons.
Bezoink tries for a takedown but Simmons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simmons lands with a nice combination. Bezoink backs away looking to recover.
Drew Simmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink throws a series of punches but Simmons moves out of range.
Bezoink tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Simmons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bezoink rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simmons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bezoink tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Simmons defends well and Bezoink ends up having to push Simmons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Simmons digs a right hand underneath Bezoink's ribcage. Bezoink let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simmons is trying to push Bezoink away but Bezoink has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bezoink blocks a body shot from Simmons.
Simmons can't break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bezoink breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick from Simmons misses.
Bezoink tries for a takedown but Simmons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink shoots in and drives through. Simmons sprawls well.
Simmons displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bezoink wants to clinch up but Simmons keeps it at a distance.
Bezoink closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Simmons has had enough of the clinch but Bezoink keeps him there for the moment.
Simmons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bezoink pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ernie Bezoink is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simmons has managed to clinch.
Bezoink is trying to drag Simmons to the mat but Simmons just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Simmons is trying to break free.
Simmons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bezoink has him pressed against the cage.
Bezoink tries to pull guard but Simmons won't allow it.
Ernie Bezoink is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink is looking to take this one to the mat.
Simmons cracks Bezoink with a nice body shot.
Simmons lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bezoink jumps guard but Simmons turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Simmons.
Simmons tries to break free but Bezoink pushes him back against the cage.
Bezoink breaks from the clinch.
Simmons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bezoink paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left and a right from Simmons both land. Nice combination.
A low kick from Bezoink is predictable there
and Simmons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bezoink dives in and scores a takedown into Simmons's guard.
Bezoink pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now.
Drew Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bezoink trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bezoink 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernie Bezoink!
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