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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Suma Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dog Wild Heaven kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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141 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Suma Pepper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pepper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simmons's sensitive parts.
Pepper looks to throw the jab but Simmons is out of range.
Pepper gets a clinch.
Pepper lands a nice uppercut.
Pepper is leaning against Simmons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pepper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simmons.
Simmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pepper just leaning against Simmons, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper has Simmons pressed against the cage.
Pepper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pepper with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons has hold of one of Pepper's legs. Pepper is fighting the takedown attempt but Simmons gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Simmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Simmons lands a couple of elbows.
Pepper has his hands on Simmons's head, controlling the position.
Simmons throwing strikes but missing.
Simmons scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pepper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simmons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Pepper keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepper trying to keep a closed guard but Simmons is proving a slippery customer.
Pepper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pepper tries to get out of the position.
Pepper pulls Simmons in close to prevent any damage.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Pepper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suma Pepper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pepper.
Pepper scores with a leg kick.
Pepper lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pepper moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper misses with a left hand
and Simmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suma Pepper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simmons closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pepper to the mat! Pepper manages to get full guard.
Pepper is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pepper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Simmons's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Simmons has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pepper is struggling to control the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pepper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pepper lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Simmons prevents a body shot from Pepper.
Simmons has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pepper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pepper slowing the pace effectively.
Pepper stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Pepper for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pepper.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pepper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Simmons breaks from the clinch.
Pepper clinches.
Simmons has Pepper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pepper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Suma Pepper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Simmons.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pepper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Simmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suma Pepper dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pepper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt - Pepper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pepper lands an overhand right.
Pepper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pepper connects with a body shot.
Simmons slips a jab and a cross from Pepper.
Pepper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simmons can do to turn this around?
Simmons throws a nice looking combination but Pepper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simmons tests Pepper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pepper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper throws a head kick that misses
and Simmons counters with a two punch combo.
Pepper looks to score with a jab to the body but Simmons is just out of range.
Pepper tries to clinch up.
Simmons throws a hook but Pepper blocks it.
Pepper forces Simmons back against the cage and clinches.
Pepper stalling against the cage.
Pepper tries to land a knee to the head but Simmons blocks with his arms.
Pepper misses with a punch to the body.
Simmons is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pepper to keep the fight standing.
Pepper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pepper scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons takes a shot to the head.
Pepper tries to work over Simmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pepper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pepper tries to land knees in the clinch but Simmons avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pepper.
Pepper is struggling to control the position.
Pepper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pepper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Pepper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons has Pepper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pepper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Suma Pepper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Simmons.
Pepper connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simmons's face.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pepper.
Pepper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simmons backwards.
Pepper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pepper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simmons.
Simmons letting Pepper take a breather here.
Pepper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simmons or not.
Stalling in the clinch from Pepper.
Suma Pepper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simmons jumps guard but Pepper stands there with Simmons around his waist. Simmons gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pepper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Pepper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pepper tries to land a knee to the head but Simmons blocks with his arms.
Simmons is looking for a takedown.
Simmons wants a takedown.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Pepper tries a knee to the head but Simmons blocks it.
Pepper missing with knees to the body.
Pepper lands with a right to the head.
Simmons blocks an uppercut.
Pepper stalling against the cage.
Pepper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suma Pepper dominated that second round.
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!
Pepper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simmons looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pepper wants to clinch but Simmons slips to the side
and Simmons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pepper looks to score with a jab to the body but Simmons is just out of range.
Pepper throws a head kick that misses.
Simmons is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pepper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pepper stalling the fight.
Simmons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pepper lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper presses Simmons against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Simmons tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pepper stalls.
Pepper is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pepper with a knee to the head.
Pepper tries to work over Simmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pepper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Simmons is looking for a takedown.
Pepper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simmons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pepper effectively controlling the action here.
Pepper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pepper is pressed up against the cage. Simmons has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pepper down to the mat. Pepper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Suma Pepper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Simmons.
Simmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepper closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Simmons goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pepper. Simmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pepper cracks Simmons with a good jab.
Simmons is rocked!
Pepper is looking to wear down Simmons with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons ducks under a wild hook from Pepper.
Simmons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Pepper finish him?
Pepper is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pepper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pepper tries to clinch there but Simmons circles away.
Pepper misses with a body shot.
Pepper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pepper has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper leaning against his opponent.
Pepper misses with some punches.
Pepper tries to work over Simmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pepper is stalling here.
Pepper can't find room to land a body shot as Simmons controls the action.
Pepper lands a nice shot to the body.
Simmons seems to have recovered his senses.
Pepper lands with a light punch inside.
Pepper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pepper scores with a shot to the side of Simmons's head.
Pepper lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fred Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simmons.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pepper tries to work over Simmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pepper avoiding damage.
Pepper swings wildly with an uppercut but Simmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pepper lands a right hand.
Pepper displaying some good clinch control by pressing Simmons up against the cage.
Simmons has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pepper after a bit of a struggle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suma Pepper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pepper, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suma Pepper!
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