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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ondrej Simunek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Wentz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentz has chosen Dance, Dance as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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159 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ondrej Simunek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Wentz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wentz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simunek looks to land a right hand but Wentz moved out of range.
Simunek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wentz under the eye.
A big left from Simunek misses.
Simunek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wentz manages to avoid it.
Wentz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simunek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wentz is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wentz is defended easily by Simunek.
Ondrej Simunek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Wentz.
Simunek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wentz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Simunek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wentz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simunek misses the jab.
Wentz has a takedown stuffed.
Wentz dives in and grabs Simunek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simunek pushes down on Wentz's head and hops out.
Simunek thuds his right hand into Wentz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Simunek was covering up waiting for the punch and Wentz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wentz looking to pass the guard.
Wentz passes Simunek's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simunek wants to control but Wentz is keeping busy.
Wentz seems to be working for a kimura but Simunek defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simunek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simunek trying to control but Wentz postures up.
Wentz is looking to advance position but Simunek won't allow it.
Wentz trying to control the pace.
Wentz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simunek sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simunek keeps working.
Wentz prevents Simunek from improving his position.
Wentz trying to control the action but Simunek is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simunek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simunek wants it to stay on the feet.
Simunek throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Simunek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wentz swats away the attempt to clinch by Simunek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simunek misses with a hook.
Wentz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wentz trying to control but Simunek is working from the bottom.
My spies in 11th Planet MMA inform me that Wentz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simunek working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wentz has passed into half guard!
Wentz is trying to work for a kimura but Simunek is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ondrej Simunek will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wentz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wentz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wentz trying to control the action but Simunek is working from the bottom.
Simunek is trying to improve his position.
Wentz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wentz wants to control but Simunek is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simunek struggling a bit here.
Wentz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simunek keeps working.
The referee asks Wentz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wentz prefers to stall for the moment though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wentz looks for a takedown but Simunek sprawls well.
Wentz dives in and grabs Simunek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simunek pushes down on Wentz's head and hops out.
Ondrej Simunek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Wentz.
Simunek misses with a wild body shot.
Ondrej Simunek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Simunek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wentz.
Simunek uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wentz has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simunek. Wentz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ondrej Simunek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Simunek catches Wentz right on the button with a cross.
Wentz fails to land the takedown.
Simunek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wentz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simunek tries to avoid it but Wentz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simunek to the ground. Simunek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wentz.
Wentz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simunek manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wentz drops back looking for a leg! Simunek is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simunek manages to kick Wentz off! Wentz jumps back into Simunek's guard.
Simunek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wentz controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simunek wants to sweep here but Wentz controlling him for the moment.
Simunek is working hard here to advance position.
Simunek trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wentz is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simunek keeping full guard, as Wentz tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Simunek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wentz fails to land the takedown.
Wentz shoots in for a double leg but Simunek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simunek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wentz shoots for a double leg takedown but Simunek sprawls well. He's pushed Wentz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simunek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wentz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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 Ondrej Simunek will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wentz shoots in for a takedown but Simunek shows good takedown defense.
Simunek takes a swing at Wentz's ribcage but misses.
Simunek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wentz.
Wentz shoots in and drives through. Simunek sprawls well.
Ondrej Simunek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Wentz.
A telegraphed right hand from Simunek misses the target.
Simunek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wentz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simunek.
Simunek throws a nice outside leg kick.
Simunek swings for the body but Wentz moves out of range.
Simunek leaves Wentz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wentz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simunek circles away.
Simunek bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wentz moves out of range as Simunek strikes.
Simunek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wentz.
Wentz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wentz there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simunek manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wentz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wentz trying to control the position from guard on top but Simunek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wentz stands and throws Simunek's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pete Wentz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentz trying to control the action but Simunek is working from the bottom.
Wentz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simunek has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wentz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wentz trying to control the action but Simunek is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Simunek is looking to regain half guard here but Wentz keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wentz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simunek is fending him off so far but Wentz persists. Nope, Simunek circles away and we're back to standing.
Wentz throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ondrej Simunek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simunek, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ondrej Simunek!
After winning the bout, Ondrej Simunek thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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RATING
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