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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donny Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Simeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donny Bag is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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200 cm
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187 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Donny Bag! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Simeon! The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Chris Dean and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bag darts in and clinches Simeon up against the cage. Bag is trying to trip Simeon. He has hold of a leg but Simeon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bag persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Bag really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Bag stops Simeon from standing up. Bag throws an elbow that misses. Simeon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bag's guard. Nice move by Simeon! Bag definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Simeon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Bag looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Bag keeping moving, preventing Simeon from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bag is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bag lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Simeon working a defensive guard but Bag passes into half guard.
Simeon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bag is working away from the top position though. Bag stands up out of the half guard. Simeon shoots in looking for a takedown but Bag manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simeon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Nice body kick there by Bag. Simeon looks winded! Simeon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bag defends it nicely. Simeon shoots in looking for a takedown but Bag manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simeon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Donny Bag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Simeon.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bag looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Bag slows the pace down in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bag's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Bag is looking for a kimura here.
Bag scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Bag will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bag tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simeon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Bag is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bag in particular looking to stall. Bag is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Bag not landing any meaningful shots this time. Simeon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Bag stalling. Bag trying to mount his opponent but Simeon defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bag trying to control the pace. Bag is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Simeon kicks off Bag and gets to his feet. Bag throws a nice outside leg kick. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bag drives through with a takedown into Simeon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Simeon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bag lands a couple of digs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Bag 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.
Simeon shoots in looking for a takedown. Bag tries to sprawl out of it but Simeon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bag manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Simeon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Bag has closed the distance and engaged Simeon in a clinch.
Bag scores with a shot to the side of Simeon's head. Bag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bag fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Simeon tries to sprawl but Bag drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bag is just content to waste time from the top position. Simeon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Simeon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bag has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Bag controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Simeon keeping moving, preventing Bag from controlling successfully. Bag trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simeon's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Bag working some strikes from top position. Bag is looking to pass into half guard but Simeon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Simeon is in guard. Bag looking for a sweep. Not yet Bag, not yet. Simeon throwing strikes from guard but Bag blocks nicely. Bag is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simeon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bag's head. Simeon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bag can't keep his opponent in guard - Simeon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Bag makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bag goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like James Simeon has been cut. Simeon dives in for a single leg takedown but Bag sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Donny Bag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Simeon. Simeon is breathing heavily. Bag manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Simeon on his heels. He'll look to pass Simeon's guard now, I'm sure. Bag controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Bag cracks Simeon with a solid left hand. Bag landing with the ground and pound. Bag trying to move into half guard but instead Simeon has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Simeon stopping the sweep attempt from Bag. Bag keeping moving, preventing Simeon from controlling successfully. Bag wants to stand but Simeon is controlling the position. Simeon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Bag moves into the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Simeon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bag throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Simeon. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Bag dominated that second round. The cut man is working on James Simeon's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bag drives through with a takedown into Simeon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Bag content to stall in guard here. Bag lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Simeon controls Bag momentarily but Bag frees himself. Simeon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bag content to stall in guard here. Bag has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Simeon is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simeon doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bag is in close to Simeon's body, working some short punches and elbows. Simeon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bag tries to free his leg and advance position but Simeon is retaining full guard. Simeon is looking to stand up but Bag isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Simeon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bag scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Donny Bag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Bag scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Simeon shoots for a takedown but Bag saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Bag is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simeon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Bag shoots in for a takedown but Simeon shows good takedown defense. As Bag backs off Simeon throws a huge counter combo but Bag manages to avoid it all. Simeon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Bag moves into the clinch. Simeon takes a shot to the head. Simeon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Bag scores with a shot to the side of Simeon's head. Simeon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bag is defending well. The referee calls for Bag to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bag jumps guard.
Simeon wants to control from the top but Bag keeps moving. Bag bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simeon's guard.
Bag is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simeon can do to turn this around? Simeon looking for a sweep. Not yet Simeon, not yet. Bag postures up and lands a big shot to Simeon's brow. Bag stands up from guard. Let's bang! Donny Bag is winning the standup battle so far. Bag shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simeon pinned against the cage. Simeon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Bag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bag fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Simeon to the ground. Bag is now in Simeon's guard. Simeon is looking to stand up but Bag isn't so interested in that idea. Bag lands a couple of elbows. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bag missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bag content to stall in guard here. James Simeon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Donny Bag is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bag working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight! Donny Bag showed his dominance in that final round. Well Bag has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Bag!
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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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