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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jase Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baraka Simengwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Robertson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to SAIL by AwolNation. Simengwa has chosen Afande Sele feat Ditto - Darubini kali as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jase Robertson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
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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
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jase Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baraka Simengwa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simengwa drives through and clinches with Robertson against the cage.
Simengwa is trying to pull guard but Robertson has him pressed against the cage.
Robertson is trying to push Simengwa away but Simengwa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Robertson throws a punch but it's blocked by Simengwa.
Robertson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simengwa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Simengwa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robertson.
Simengwa ducks under a wild hook from Robertson.
Robertson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Simengwa slips under a jab.
Simengwa wants to clinch.
Robertson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Simengwa on the side of the head.
Robertson misses with a two punch combination.
Simengwa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Simengwa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson wants to improve his position but Simengwa is controlling well.
Robertson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simengwa on the ground.
Robertson trying to control but Simengwa postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Simengwa passes the guard and advances to mount!
Robertson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Simengwa fails to advance to Robertson's back.
Simengwa controlling from mount.
Robertson wants to hold on but Simengwa pushes him away.
Robertson is trying to stand up.
Simengwa mounts Robertson! Really nice guard pass there!
Simengwa wants to take his opponent's back but Robertson doesn't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries to hold on but Simengwa pushes him away.
Simengwa is trying to take his opponent's back.
Robertson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Robertson can't escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robertson is working hard here to advance position.
Simengwa moves to back control.
Simengwa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Robertson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Robertson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at HILITE Fighting Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Robertson tries to escape the position.
Robertson just trying to survive but Simengwa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A lull in the action here.
Simengwa working for a choke but Robertson is defending well.
Robertson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Simengwa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Simengwa controls the position.
Robertson fending off the submission attempt from Simengwa.
Simengwa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
My spies in SS Elite 15 ELITE Coaches **ALWAYS CLEAN**VENDING* inform me that Simengwa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Simengwa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Simengwa trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Robertson is trying to get back to his feet but Simengwa has full control of the position and if anything, Robertson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Will Simengwa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Simengwa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Robertson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Robertson tries to roll but Simengwa sticks to his back.
Simengwa is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Robertson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Robertson for a finish.
Well, with Simengwa on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Robertson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Simengwa is not going to allow Robertson to sit and survive in this position.
Robertson trying to get back to his feet but Simengwa is in full control for now.
Simengwa looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robertson trying to control the action but Simengwa just sinks the hooks in.
Robertson is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baraka Simengwa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Robertson misses with the combination.
Simengwa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simengwa moves out of range of the body kick.
Simengwa is looking to clinch but Robertson is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut there from Robertson.
Simengwa tries to clinch but Robertson is having none of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Robertson.
Simengwa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robertson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simengwa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simengwa misses with a shot to the body
and Robertson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robertson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robertson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robertson wants it to stay on the feet.
Robertson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Robertson lands with a kick to the temple. Simengwa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Simengwa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Simengwa.
Simengwa decides to pull guard.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Simengwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robertson looking to pass the guard.
Robertson wanted to stand there but Simengwa had control of the position.
Simengwa working for a triangle but Robertson defends it easily.
Simengwa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robertson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robertson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robertson preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa has his hands on Robertson's head, controlling the position.
Robertson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simengwa is looking for a triangle but Robertson pushes his legs off easily.
Robertson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simengwa is keeping the position for now.
Simengwa is pulling down on Robertson's head. It's preventing any offense from Robertson, at least for the moment.
Robertson slips nicely into half guard.
Simengwa actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robertson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Simengwa trying to control from the bottom.
Simengwa wants to get back to full guard but Robertson has passed into side control.
Simengwa is looking to regain half guard here but Robertson keeps moving and retains side control.
Simengwa can't do much from the bottom here.
Simengwa regains half guard.
Robertson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Simengwa controls his leg.
Simengwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Robertson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simengwa keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa tries to get to full guard but Robertson has control of the leg.
Robertson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Robertson trying to control the action but Simengwa is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Jase Robertson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Some bone on bone action there as Simengwa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Robertson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simengwa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simengwa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simengwa has Robertson up against the cage in a clinch.
Robertson lands a body punch.
Simengwa wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jase Robertson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Simengwa takes the fight into the clinch.
Robertson is trying to break the clinch but Simengwa has him pressed against the cage.
Simengwa can't get the takedown.
Simengwa blocks a body shot from Robertson.
Robertson is trying to break the clinch but Simengwa has him pressed against the cage.
Simengwa working aggressively here.
Simengwa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Robertson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robertson connects with a jab.
Robertson throws a jab but it's blocked by Simengwa.
Simengwa moves into the clinch.
Simengwa fails to pull guard.
Jase Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baraka Simengwa.
Simengwa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Robertson walks away with a smile on his face. Simengwa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simengwa moves in looking to clinch but Robertson pushes him off.
Simengwa avoids the body shot from Robertson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simengwa blocks a leg kick.
Simengwa shoots in but Robertson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simengwa gets a takedown into half guard.
Simengwa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robertson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robertson is trying to control but can't.
Robertson is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simengwa trying to pass the guard but Robertson defending well.
Robertson controlling the position well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Simengwa is trying to control. Robertson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa is pressing down on Robertson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robertson is holding on for now.
Robertson is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Robertson misses with a head kick.
A combination from Robertson does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Robertson.
Robertson throws a hook but Simengwa avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simengwa rushes Robertson and presses him up against the cage.
Robertson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Come on Simengwa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Simengwa successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa pulls Robertson in close to prevent any damage.
Simengwa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robertson is aware though and is defending well.
Robertson wanted to stand there but Simengwa had control of the position.
Simengwa has his foot on Robertson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robertson works his way back into a safe position though.
Robertson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simengwa is keeping the position for now.
Simengwa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simengwa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robertson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robertson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simengwa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robertson has managed to get both his arms back between Simengwa's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson postures up.
Robertson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robertson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simengwa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jase Robertson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Robertson misses with a hook.
Simengwa tries to clinch but Robertson moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simengwa wants to clinch.
Robertson connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baraka Simengwa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simengwa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baraka Simengwa!
Baraka Simengwa really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Just Fight (Everything 7$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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hype
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