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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bilbo Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baraka Simengwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simengwa has chosen Afande Sele feat Ditto - Darubini kali as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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190 lbs
20 - 4 - 0 |
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195 lbs
17 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bilbo Baggins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baraka Simengwa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simengwa moves in looking to clinch but Baggins pushes him off.
Simengwa tries to clinch
and Baggins counters with a single leg into guard. Simengwa didn't expect that.
Baggins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baggins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simengwa's head.
Baggins wants to control from the top but Simengwa keeps moving.
Baggins throws a big right hand that misses.
Baggins passes into half guard.
We've been hearing that Baggins has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Baggins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simengwa wants to control but Baggins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simengwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Simengwa looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Baggins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Baggins working Simengwa over with strikes.
Simengwa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baggins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baggins distracts Simengwa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Baggins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simengwa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simengwa has his foot on Baggins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baggins works his way back into a safe position though.
Baggins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simengwa is keeping the position for now.
Simengwa working a defensive guard here.
Baggins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa looking for a guillotine here but Baggins defends easily.
Simengwa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baggins is aware though and is defending well.
Baggins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Baggins won't allow Simengwa to sweep him here.
Simengwa keeping moving, preventing Baggins from controlling successfully.
Simengwa controls Baggins momentarily but Baggins frees himself.
Baggins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Simengwa trying to keep a closed guard but Baggins is proving a slippery customer.
Simengwa looking for a guillotine here but Baggins defends easily.
Baggins working some strikes from top position.
Baggins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simengwa trying to keep a closed guard but Baggins is proving a slippery customer.
Baggins looking to pass the guard.
Baggins throws a big right hand that misses.
Simengwa is trying to control the position but Baggins postures up.
Baggins is working Simengwa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baggins trying to control the position from guard on top but Simengwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simengwa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simengwa has his foot on Baggins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baggins works his way back into a safe position though.
Baggins throwing strikes from guard but Simengwa blocks nicely.
Simengwa has his foot on Baggins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baggins works his way back into a safe position though.
Simengwa is trying to keep Baggins in close.
Simengwa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baggins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baggins trying to control the position from guard on top but Simengwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bilbo Baggins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baggins punishes Simengwa's body with a nice straight punch.
Baggins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Simengwa's head backwards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simengwa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simengwa wants to clinch.
Simengwa blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simengwa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baggins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simengwa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baggins.
Simengwa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baggins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baggins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simengwa manages to avoid it.
Baggins misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baggins scores with a hook to the body. Simengwa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simengwa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baggins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baggins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baggins drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baggins trying to control but Simengwa is working from the bottom.
Baggins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baggins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baggins wants to control from the top but Simengwa keeps moving.
Bilbo Baggins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baggins is in close to Simengwa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins trying to control the position from guard on top but Simengwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simengwa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simengwa trying to keep a closed guard but Baggins is proving a slippery customer.
Baggins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baggins is in close to Simengwa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Baggins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simengwa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baggins trying to control the position from guard on top but Simengwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baggins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baggins trying to control the position from guard on top but Simengwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simengwa controls Baggins momentarily but Baggins frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins wants to control from the top but Simengwa keeps moving.
Baggins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baggins throws a one two combo.
Baggins takes a swing at Simengwa's ribcage but misses.
Simengwa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simengwa doesn't manage to clinch there - Baggins circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simengwa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baggins with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa wants to clinch but Baggins slips to the side
so Baggins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Baggins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simengwa is looking for a triangle but Baggins pushes his legs off easily.
Baggins landing with the ground and pound.
Baggins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Baggins postures up and lands a big shot to Simengwa's brow.
Baggins trying to control the position from guard on top but Simengwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baggins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simengwa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baggins has managed to get both his arms back between Simengwa's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simengwa looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bilbo Baggins dominated that second round.
That's time! Baggins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baggins throws a jab but it's blocked by Simengwa.
Baggins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simengwa can do to turn this around?
Simengwa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baggins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simengwa tries to sprawl but Baggins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Baggins lands with a punch from half guard.
Simengwa is looking for a sweep. Baggins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baggins trying to mount his opponent but Simengwa defends it.
Simengwa tries to get to full guard but Baggins has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baggins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simengwa keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baggins working Simengwa over with strikes.
Simengwa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simengwa tries to roll over but Baggins keeps him under control.
Baggins is nestled in close to Simengwa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baggins winds up and cracks Simengwa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Baggins working Simengwa over with strikes.
Simengwa trying to hold on to Baggins's head to control him but Baggins postures up.
Baggins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Simengwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Simengwa is looking to control Baggins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simengwa avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Simengwa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Baggins working over Simengwa with some ground and pound. Simengwa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Baggins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simengwa defending well though.
Baggins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Baggins there.
Baggins working Simengwa over with strikes.
Simengwa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baggins with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Simengwa is trying to keep Baggins in close.
Baggins postures up and lands a big shot to Simengwa's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins pushes down on Simengwa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Baggins is trying to control. Simengwa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simengwa trying to control here.
Baggins lands with a punch from half guard.
Baggins is working for a submission of some sort.
Simengwa is not content to let Baggins control the position.
Baggins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baggins is trying for a kimura here. Simengwa looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Baggins wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bilbo Baggins!
Bilbo Baggins retains his middleweight title!
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