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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ondrej Simunek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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167 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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154 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 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
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Hicks!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simunek lands a jab.
Hicks misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Simunek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ondrej Simunek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simunek is looking to slow Hicks down with leg kicks.
Hicks keeps the fight on the outside.
Simunek scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Simunek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hicks under the eye.
Simunek tries a head kick but it misses.
Simunek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hicks.
Hicks looking to score a takedown here. Simunek is defending well but Hicks drives through and ends up in Simunek's guard.
Hicks is pushing down on Simunek's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simunek is fighting to maintain full guard but Hicks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hicks works his foot free and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simunek avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hicks wants to control but instead Simunek manages to regain half guard.
Hicks is pressing down on Simunek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simunek is holding on for now.
Hicks not doing much here.
Hicks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simunek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hicks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simunek defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hicks is taking a breather. Simunek says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Simunek is staying active underneath Hicks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hicks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hicks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simunek's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hicks in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hicks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hicks in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Simunek.
Nice cross by Simunek.
Hicks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Simunek wants to clinch up but Hicks keeps it at a distance.
Hicks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Simunek!
Simunek is not content to let Hicks control the position.
Hicks working the ground and pound but Simunek is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simunek tries to buck Hicks off but Hicks is having none of it.
Hicks is looking to take a break and control but Simunek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simunek is trying to get back to half guard.
Hicks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hicks is looking to take a break and control but Simunek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Hicks 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.
Hicks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Simunek doesn't manage to clinch there - Hicks circles away.
Simunek with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hicks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Simunek's guard.
Simunek wants to sweep here but Hicks controlling him for the moment.
Hicks tries to free his leg and advance position but Simunek is retaining full guard.
Bill Hicks has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Simunek taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks looks up at the clock and then as Simunek takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hicks smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Simunek is not content to let Hicks control the position.
Hicks in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hicks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hicks wants to control but Simunek is keeping him busy.
Hicks controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hicks with the ground and pound but Simunek regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hicks controlling the action here.
Simunek regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hicks.
Hicks wants to control from the top but Simunek keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hicks wants to control from the top but Simunek keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hicks keeps the fight on the outside.
Simunek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hicks's head.
A slow jab from Simunek misses its intended target.
Ondrej Simunek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simunek gets a clinch.
Hicks avoids a wild elbow strike from Simunek.
Simunek's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Simunek scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simunek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hicks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simunek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simunek has Hicks pressed against the cage, preventing Hicks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Simunek throws an elbow that misses.
Simunek stalling against the cage.
Simunek tries to work over Hicks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simunek is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Simunek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hicks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hicks tries for a takedown but Simunek manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ondrej Simunek dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hicks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hicks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hicks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Simunek scores with a jab.
Simunek with a hook.
Simunek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Simunek looks to land a body kick but Hicks moved away.
Hicks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simunek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simunek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hicks gets a double leg takedown into Simunek's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simunek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks pushing down on Simunek's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hicks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simunek's head.
Hicks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hicks working Simunek over with strikes.
Hicks throws a strike but Simunek avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hicks looking to pass the guard.
Simunek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hicks tries to free his leg and advance position but Simunek is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks keeps trying to improve his position.
Simunek being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simunek wants to clinch.
Hicks with the counter takedown but Simunek avoids it easily.
Simunek loads up on a big right hand but Hicks slips the punch.
Crunch! Simunek slams his shin into Hicks's torso.
Simunek connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hicks circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Hicks tries to counter it with a takedown but Simunek pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hicks throws a leg kick
and Simunek counters with a left to the body.
Simunek scores with a shot to the body.
Simunek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hicks's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simunek scores with a nice head shot.
Simunek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hicks shoots for a double leg takedown but Simunek sprawls well. He's pushed Hicks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simunek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simunek scores with a hook.
Hicks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hicks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hicks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ondrej Simunek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Hicks.
Simunek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hicks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Simunek moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simunek throws an elbow but it misses.
Hicks looking to stall.
Nice elbow from Simunek.
Simunek stalls.
Simunek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simunek is leaning against Hicks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Simunek looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Simunek lands a damaging elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ondrej Simunek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Simunek 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ondrej Simunek!
A relieved looking Ondrej Simunek thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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