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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Dejesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Simons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timothy Simons has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Dejesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timothy Simons!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dejesus to the mat! Dejesus manages to get full guard.
Simons trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dejesus's guard.
Simons throws a big elbow that misses.
Simons is working Dejesus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Simons sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Simons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dejesus is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dejesus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simons trying to control the position from guard on top but Dejesus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simons misses with a few strikes there.
Dejesus gets caught napping as Simons dives in and scores a takedown. Dejesus manages to retain guard.
Simons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simons wants to get up but he can't break Dejesus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Simons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simons showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dejesus controls Simons momentarily but Simons frees himself.
Simons has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dejesus is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dejesus working a defensive guard here.
Simons trying to control the position from guard on top but Dejesus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simons throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dejesus was covering up waiting for the punch and Simons finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dejesus keeping full guard, as Simons tries to pass.
Dejesus controls Simons momentarily but Simons frees himself.
Simons wants to get up but he can't break Dejesus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dejesus keeping moving, preventing Simons from controlling successfully.
Dejesus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simons passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four 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.
Simons tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simons tries for a kimura but Dejesus is defending well.
Dejesus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simons trying to control the position but Dejesus is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Simons dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Simons closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dejesus to the mat! Dejesus manages to get full guard.
Dejesus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Simons has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dejesus is proving hard to escape from.
Simons postures up in Dejesus's guard and throws a big left but Dejesus blocks it.
Dejesus looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dejesus is trying to keep Simons in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Simons looks for a takedown but Dejesus sprawls well.
Simons looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dejesus is looking to stand up but Simons isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dejesus is trying to control the position but Simons postures up.
Dejesus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simons is one step ahead there.
Simons won't allow Dejesus to get back to his feet.
Simons is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Timothy Simons has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dejesus has a closed guard, preventing Simons from standing up.
Dejesus keeping moving, preventing Simons from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Simons closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Simons - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dejesus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Simons has him pressed against the cage.
Simons turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Simons looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons wants to stand but Dejesus is controlling his arm.
Simons is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dejesus will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Simons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dejesus keeps working.
Dejesus is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simons tries for a kimura but Dejesus is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Simons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Simons misses with a head kick.
Dejesus fails with the takedown.
Timothy Simons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dejesus.
Simons shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dejesus trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dejesus keeps working.
Simons stalling away here and it's allowed Dejesus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons tries to free his leg and advance position but Dejesus is retaining full guard.
Simons controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dejesus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simons stands and throws Dejesus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Simons is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dejesus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Simons works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
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.
Dejesus manages to get back to half guard.
Dejesus is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Simons jumps into side control!
Dejesus on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dejesus is trying to control Simons's posture but Simons avoids it.
Simons working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dejesus seems a little lost for a moment, as Simons dominates the positioning.
Simons is looking to take a break and control but Dejesus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dejesus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons wants to work for an arm triangle but Dejesus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Simons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simons seems to be looking for submissions.
Simons wants to free his trapped foot but Dejesus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dejesus is trying to maintain the position but Simons is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Simons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Dejesus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simons fails with the takedown.
Simons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simons leaves Dejesus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simons dives in and scores a takedown into Dejesus's guard.
Samuel Dejesus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timothy Simons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simons tries to free his leg and advance position but Dejesus is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timothy Simons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simons has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timothy Simons!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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