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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgars Simans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Hulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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180 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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185 cm
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177 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edgars Simans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Hulk!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulk throws a low kick but Simans avoids it.
Hulk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hulk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hulk has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Good exchange - Hulk coming out on top.
Simans dodges the punch combination from Hulk.
Nice cross by Simans.
Carlos Hulk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hulk tries to land a front kick but Simans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Simans misses the target.
Simans misses with a low kick as Hulk jumps back.
Hulk swats away the attempt to clinch by Simans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Simans.
Hulk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simans.
Simans steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hulk. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hulk slaps away a takedown attempt from Simans, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulk misses with a leg kick.
Hulk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Simans half committed to a counter leg kick.
Simans lands a jab.
Hulk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hulk lands with a nice body punch.
Simans throws a hook to the side of Hulk's head but Hulk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hulk is looking for the big counter here.
Simans takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body kick there by Simans.
Hulk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've been hearing reports that Simans has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Simans throws a low kick, looking for Hulk's leg but Hulk calmly moves out of range.
Hulk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hulk connects with an inside leg kick.
Simans paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hulk tries a low kick but Simans avoids it.
Simans's corner calls for a 1-2. Simans obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hulk scores with a body shot.
Simans misses with a body shot.
Simans lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hulk is looking to land body kicks.
Hulk misses with a body kick.
Simans with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hulk to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Edgars Simans has been cut.
Hulk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hulk moves out of range of the body kick from Simans.
Hulk lands a front kick.
Hulk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Simans is out of range and Hulk settles back down.
Carlos Hulk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simans throws the kick towards the body but Hulk avoids it.
Simans misses with a leg kick.
Simans cracks Hulk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simans misses with a hook.
Hulk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Simans fails with the takedown.
The fighters circling - Hulk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simans tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hulk throws a jab but it's blocked by Simans.
Hulk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A bone on bone clash there as Simans blocks the leg kick.
Simans is looking to counter punch.
Simans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Simans missing with a left hand there. Hulk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hulk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hulk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hulk wants to slow Simans down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters circling - Hulk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hulk's elbow.
Simans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simans avoiding damage.
Simans keeps control of Hulk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simans misses with some punches.
Simans missing with knees to the body.
Hulk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Simans.
Hulk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hulk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Simans has a couple of punches blocked by Hulk.
Simans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hulk tries to circle away but Simans has him pinned against the cage.
Hulk manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Hulk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edgars Simans's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Simans lands a jab to the head.
Hulk misses with a kick to the body.
Simans takes one to the side of the head.
Hulk throws a big shot that misses.
Hulk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Simans finds it's way through Hulk's defenses.
Simans just misses with a punch to the body.
Hulk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab, jab by Simans - just one landing.
Hulk throws a hook but Simans avoids it easily.
Carlos Hulk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simans lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hulk throws a right hand that misses
and Simans counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hulk throws a leg kick
and Simans counters with a single leg into guard. Hulk didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simans seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hulk pulls Simans in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulk keeping moving, preventing Simans from controlling successfully.
Simans trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hulk manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Simans trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Simans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hulk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hulk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simans 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.
Simans controlling Hulk's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulk trying to control but Simans is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Simans isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hulk stacks Simans on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hulk!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hulk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simans keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hulk tries to advance to mount but Simans denies him.
You can see the frustration on Simans's face as Hulk controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Simans throws a body shot but no joy.
Hulk unleashes a big counter combination but Simans bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simans or perhaps it was just good defense by Hulk, which made it look bad.
Hulk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simans.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simans shoots in looking for a takedown but Hulk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simans's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hulk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hulk cracks Simans with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Simans throws a body punch but Hulk moves out of range.
Hulk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hulk.
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 Edgars Simans will probably get the nod.
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! This is the final round!
Hulk lands a slapping body shot.
Hulk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Simans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hulk.
Simans drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hulk sprawls and moves away.
Simans throws a lazy uppercut
and Hulk counters with a series of strikes. Simans will be more careful next time no doubt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hulk.
Simans is rocked!
Simans bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Oh Simans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An inside leg kick from Simans misses.
Simans seems to have got his legs back now.
Simans closes the distance and pushes Hulk back into the cage.
Simans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simans lands a body punch.
Simans throws a punch but it's blocked by Hulk.
Simans lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simans working aggressively here.
Simans misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simans works on Hulk's body with a couple of short punches.
Hulk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Simans tries a knee to the head but Hulk blocks it.
Hulk tries to break the clinch but Simans is controlling the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Simans as Hulk tries to tie him up.
A short left from Hulk.
Simans lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hulk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simans backwards.
Simans misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hulk blocking some punches.
Hulk is struggling to control the position.
Hulk manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulk tries to work over Simans's front leg with a kick but Simans checks it.
Hulk cracks the inside of Simans's front leg.
Hulk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Simans scores with a nice strike.
Simans gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simans looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hulk wants to control but Simans is keeping busy.
Simans works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simans pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Simans scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hulk?
Simans trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hulk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simans dominating with strikes here.
Simans is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hulk can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Simans lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Simans looking to control but Hulk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simans throwing strikes here but Hulk is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hulk holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Simans tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Simans throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hulk because Simans loaded up on that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgars Simans showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Simans 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgars Simans!
Edgars Simans made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Soon, you how my baby. Your tits are already full of milk.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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