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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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200 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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185 cm
27
235 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Wilson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Simmons ! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simmons . Simmons moves out of range as Wilson throws a body kick.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt - Simmons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Simmons throws a right hand that Wilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilson also avoids with ease. Wilson misses with a kick to the body.
Simmons has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wilson is landing a low percentage of strikes. Wilson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simmons . Wilson misses with a takedown attempt - Simmons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Wilson looks for a takedown but Simmons sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Simmons clinches up with Wilson and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Simmons controlling the action here for a moment.
Simmons is struggling to control the position. Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat. Wilson fails with the takedown and Simmons counters with a series of strikes. Wilson will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Wilson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Simmons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Wilson breaks from the clinch.
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily. Wilson fails with a takedown attempt. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simmons . Wilson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Wilson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Simmons will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wilson tries to clinch up but Simmons circles away and keeps his distance. Wilson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Wilson closes the distance and pushes Simmons back into the cage. Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simmons paws at him with a jab and circles away. Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Simmons moves out of range easily. Wilson tries for a takedown but Simmons circles away easily and Simmons counters by clinching up. Simmons jumps guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Simmons trying to control the position here. Wilson trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom. Simmons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simmons is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Simmons drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Simmons dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with Simmons , looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes Simmons against the cage but Simmons circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Wilson throws a lazy body kick and Simmons counters with a series of strikes. Wilson will be more careful next time no doubt. Wilson misses with a takedown attempt - Simmons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Simmons throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wilson. Simmons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Wilson closes the distance and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Simmons tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Wilson letting Simmons take a breather here. Simmons stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round. A knee to the head by Wilson.
Simmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wilson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Wilson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simmons prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wilson jumps guard but Simmons stands there with Wilson around his waist. Wilson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Simmons 's face as he tries to break the clinch. Simmons tries to land a knee to the head but Wilson blocks with his arms.
Simmons has Wilson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wilson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Simmons shoots in but Wilson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Wilson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Simmons is breathing heavily. Wilson tries to clinch up. Simmons misses with a two punch combination.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Simmons is avoiding it.
Simmons rushes Wilson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Wilson manages to break the clinch.
Wilson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simmons is fending him off so far but Wilson persists. Nope, Simmons circles away and we're back to standing. Simmons wants to counter with a clinch but Wilson pushes him away. Wilson drives through and clinches with Simmons against the cage.
Wilson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Wilson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Simmons regains guard.
Simmons is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wilson tries to pull guard but Simmons forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Simmons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nice takedown defense from Simmons . No joy for Wilson on that attempt. Simmons steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wilson. Tony Simmons seems to be getting the better of the standup. Simmons keeps the fight on the outside. Simmons throws a counter combo. Will Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wilson with a poor takedown and Simmons counters with a lovely shot to the body. Wilson throws a combination that misses and Simmons counters into the clinch. Nicely done. A shot in the inside from Simmons . Simmons pulls Wilson into guard.
Simmons wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Simmons scores with a hook to the body. Wilson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. This has been an exciting period of action! Simmons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilson pinned against the cage. Wilson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Simmons closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wilson did well to prevent Simmons getting side control. Simmons passes the guard and advances to mount! Simmons prevents Wilson from getting the reversal. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Simmons 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!
Simmons fails with the takedown. Simmons throws a half hearted mid kick. Wilson tried to counter with a leg kick but Simmons avoided it. Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wilson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Simmons jumps guard.
Wilson controlling from the top position. Simmons wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilson cracks Simmons with a solid left hand. Tony Simmons has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simmons tries to strike from the bottom.
Simmons looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wilson is defending well. Simmons quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wilson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Simmons celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Simmons !
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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