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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dino Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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346 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dino Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bob Smith!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Simmons throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Bob Smith has been cut.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simmons could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simmons is defended easily by Smith.
Simmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simmons shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dino Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Simmons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Simmons changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch but Simmons moves away
and Simmons counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Simmons lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Simmons lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simmons.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Simmons has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Simmons blocks an elbow strike.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Simmons controls the action.
Simmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simmons fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Simmons darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Simmons into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simmons kicks off Smith and gets to his feet.
Simmons is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith wants to clinch.
Simmons moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Simmons's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith trying to stall but Simmons improves his position.
Simmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Simmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Simmons as Smith shoots in.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simmons gets in close and instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simmons pulls guard effortlessly.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Simmons is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dino Simmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Smith's cut.
That's time! Simmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Simmons closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Simmons pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Simmons closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Simmons misses with a punch to the body.
Simmons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Simmons pulls guard.
Simmons is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.
Smith trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Simmons lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Smith blocking the ground and pound.
Simmons looking to ground and pound but Smith is blocking nicely.
Simmons avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Simmons controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to improve his position but instead Simmons has taken his back!
Simmons is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but not successfully.
Simmons patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Good control from Simmons.
Simmons throwing sloppy strikes.
Simmons just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Simmons gets his hands free as Smith looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dino Simmons dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Simmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Simmons on that attempt.
Simmons moves into the clinch.
Smith taking a breather.
Simmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simmons shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Simmons's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simmons shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simmons's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dino Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Simmons or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch but Simmons moves out of range.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simmons.
Simmons closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simmons.
Simmons is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons pulls guard effortlessly.
Simmons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into side control.
Dino Simmons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Simmons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Simmons trying to control here.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simmons knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith trying to control from Simmons's half guard. Simmons has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is controlling Smith's posture.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Simmons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Simmons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Bob Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dino Simmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith wants to clinch
and Simmons counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dino Simmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simmons has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dino Simmons!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
41% |
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