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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Castor Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgars Simans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castor Rollins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Castor Rollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edgars Simans!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins shoots in for a takedown but Simans shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rollins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simans looks to land a right hand but Rollins moved out of range.
Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simans.
Simans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Rollins.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rollins.
Castor Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rollins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rollins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rollins manages to avoid it.
Rollins avoids a kick to the body.
Rollins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rollins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rollins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Simans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simans under the eye.
Rollins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rollins dives in and grabs Simans's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simans pushes down on Rollins's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Castor Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rollins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rollins misses with a left hand
and Simans counters with a solid body kick.
Nice jab there from Simans.
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!
Rollins looks to throw the jab but Simans is out of range.
Simans lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rollins throws out a loose jab but Simans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rollins closes the distance and clinches.
Simans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rollins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rollins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rollins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simans misses with a body punch.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Simans.
Simans misses with a body punch.
Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rollins fails to land.
Simans misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simans.
Rollins misses with a punch to the body.
Simans takes a shot to the head.
Simans throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins.
Simans struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Simans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simans tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Rollins fails to land.
Rollins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simans scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rollins has a couple of punches blocked by Simans.
Simans misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Simans.
Rollins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rollins has a couple of punches blocked by Simans.
Rollins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rollins working aggressively here.
Simans can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Rollins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rollins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rollins trying to stall but Simans improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Simans fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Simans.
Rollins letting Simans take a breather here.
Simans looking to stall.
Simans tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rollins avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Simans controls his hands.
Simans presses Rollins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Simans prevents a body shot from Rollins.
Simans tries to land knees in the clinch but Rollins avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Simans.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hand to the body from Simans.
Rollins misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Simans.
Simans makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgars Simans dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Simans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simans slips a straight right by Rollins.
Rollins throws a jab when Simans was well out of range.
Simans ducks under a wild hook from Rollins.
Rollins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rollins throws a hook but Simans blocks it.
Rollins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rollins connects with a right hand. Simans shakes it off.
It looks like Edgars Simans has been cut.
Simans moves into the clinch.
Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Simans.
A hook to the body from Rollins.
Rollins pushes Simans back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simans misses with some punches.
Simans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simans's elbow.
Simans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Rollins fails to land.
Simans lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rollins backwards.
Rollins lands a left hand.
Simans misses with the head strike.
Simans tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rollins tries a body shot but Simans blocks it.
A short uppercut from Simans.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Simans. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rollins.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rollins blocks a body shot from Simans.
Simans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Simans.
Rollins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rollins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rollins avoiding damage as Simans throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins blocking some punches.
Rollins blocking some punches.
Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Rollins fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rollins.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simans obliges.
Simans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Simans - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rollins lands a shot to the body.
Rollins is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Simans can't fight it off and eventually Rollins manages to take the fight to the floor. Simans looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rollins throwing strikes from guard but Simans blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simans keeping moving, preventing Rollins from controlling successfully.
Rollins throws an elbow that misses. Simans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rollins's guard. Nice move by Simans!
Simans landing some decent shots from guard.
Simans controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simans postures up.
Simans looking to pass the guard.
Rollins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Simans!
Rollins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simans is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edgars Simans's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rollins dives in and grabs Simans's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simans pushes down on Rollins's head and hops out.
Rollins misses with a left hand
and Simans counters with an inside leg kick.
Simans pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rollins is out of range and Simans settles back down.
Rollins looks to score with a jab to the body but Simans is just out of range.
Simans looks for the body kick but Rollins saw that one coming.
Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simans moves away.
Simans has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Simans misses with a low kick as Rollins jumps back.
Simans throws a low kick but Rollins avoids it.
Simans swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Simans just misses with a punch to the body.
Simans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins digs a good hook to Simans's body.
Simans moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rollins throws a right hand that misses
and Simans counters with a nice uppercut.
Castor Rollins is winning the standup battle so far.
Rollins connects with a jab.
Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simans lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simans ducks under a wild hook from Rollins.
Rollins scores with a decent looking hook.
Rollins defending well as Simans loads up on a big left hand.
Simans fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rollins is out of range.
Simans gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simans!
Simans takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rollins throws a big shot that misses.
Rollins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simans was well out of range. Poor timing from Rollins.
Rollins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simans doesn't seem bothered though.
Rollins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simans manages to avoid it.
Rollins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simans.
Simans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rollins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simans has managed to clinch.
Simans blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins swings wildly with an uppercut but Simans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simans is working Rollins over against the cage.
Simans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simans.
Rollins has a couple of punches blocked by Simans.
Rollins misses with the head strike.
Simans dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Simans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins misses with the head strike.
Rollins blocking some punches.
Simans swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rollins misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rollins.
Rollins lands a shoulder strike.
Simans makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Simans tries to throw a body punch but Rollins avoids it by throwing Simans back against the cage.
Simans scores with a shot to the side of Rollins's head.
Simans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rollinss head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rollins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Simans gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rollins.
Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Simans.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simans lands a body punch in the clinch.
Simans tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Simans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Edgars Simans's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Simans walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rollins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simans clinches with his opponent.
Rollins misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rollins fails to land.
Simans scores with a shot to the side of Rollins's head.
Simans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simans lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rollins wants to stall.
Rollins works on Simans's body with a couple of short punches.
Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Simans controls his hands.
Edgars Simans seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rollins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simans backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simans throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins.
Rollins trying to control the position but instead, Simans has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rollins into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simans works on Rollins's body with a couple of short punches.
Rollins is struggling to control the position.
Simans trying to land knees to the body.
Rollins misses with a body punch.
Simans tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Simans blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rollins fails to land.
Simans prevents the takedown attempt.
Simans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins misses with some punches.
Rollins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simans.
Simans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rollins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rollins slows down the pace here.
A short right from Simans on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rollins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rollins scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rollins.
Simans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rollins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simans backwards.
Simans throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simans lands with a short shot to the head.
Simans blocks an uppercut.
Simans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rollins misses with a punch on the inside.
Rollins lands a big uppercut and Simans is down! He's in big trouble - Rollins follows him to the mat!
Simans is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simans preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Simans is still in real trouble! Can Rollins finish him?
Rollins prevents Simans from improving his position.
Simans seems to have recovered his senses.
Rollins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simans wants to get back to full guard.
Simans gets full guard.
Simans is adopting a defensive guard.
Simans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rollins stands up over Simans, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins had his way with Edgars Simans in that round.
The cut man is working on Edgars Simans's cut.
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!
Rollins looks to land a combination but Simans avoids it well.
Simans connects with an inside leg kick.
Rollins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Simans gets a clinch.
Simans lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rollins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simans backwards.
Simans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simans misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simans looking to stall.
Rollins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rollins working aggressively here.
Rollins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simans lands a shoulder strike.
Rollins lands with a left to the head.
Rollins stalling in the clinch but Simans improves position.
Simans can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Simans misses with a body punch.
Simans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rollins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simans backwards.
Rollins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rollins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simans obliges.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simans.
Rollins trying to stall but Simans improves his position.
Simans takes a shot to the head.
Edgars Simans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simans lands a body shot.
Simans scores with a shot to the side of Rollins's head.
Simans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simans lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simans missing with knees to the body.
Simans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simans lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simans struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Simans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rollins's elbow.
Simans misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rollins.
Simans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simans digs a right hand underneath Rollins's ribcage. Rollins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simans misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rollins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Simans.
Simans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simans blocks a body shot from Rollins.
Rollins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simans will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rollins up against the cage.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Simans.
Rollins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rollins looking for a takedown.
Rollins digs a right hand into Simans's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simans's gas tank.
Simans blocking some punches.
Simans struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Simans.
Rollins misses with a punch to the body.
Simans misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simans stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Simans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Simans.
Simans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Rollins.
Rollins is trying to drag Simans to the mat but Simans just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rollins scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simans has a couple of punches blocked by Rollins.
Simans stops a takedown attempt from Rollins.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgars Simans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rollins 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castor Rollins!
After winning the bout, Castor Rollins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Edgars Simans had this to say: 'pfffffttttt'.
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