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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Carruthers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
25
143 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Carruthers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gregory Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carruthers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jimmy Carruthers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Carruthers - just one landing.
Carruthers lands with a nice body punch.
Simmons scores with a takedown into Carruthers's guard.
Simmons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Carruthers is trying to keep Simmons in close.
Simmons looking to pass the guard.
Simmons tries to stand but Carruthers is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simmons postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carruthers. That's going to slow Simmons down.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carruthers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Simmons controls the position.
Carruthers is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Carruthers can't do much from the bottom here.
Carruthers trying to remain calm as Simmons controls from the top position.
Simmons throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Carruthers can't do much from the bottom here.
Carruthers prevents Simmons from moving into mount.
Simmons controlling the position.
Carruthers taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to stand but Carruthers has his arm trapped.
Simmons tries to advance to mount but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
It looks like Simmons might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons misses with the ground and pound.
Simmons prevents Carruthers from escaping the position.
Simmons working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carruthers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons moves forwards but Carruthers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carruthers is trying to break the clinch but Simmons has him pressed against the cage.
Simmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Simmons tries to score a body lock takedown but Carruthers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Carruthers.
Carruthers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carruthers is trying to break free.
Carruthers tries to break the clinch but Simmons is controlling the position.
Simmons has Carruthers pressed against the cage, preventing Carruthers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carruthers manages to break the clinch.
Carruthers leaves Simmons with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Carruthers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Carruthers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carruthers misses with a low kick.
Simmons misses with a body kick.
Carruthers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carruthers cracks Simmons with an open hand slap.
Carruthers throws a solid leg kick but Simmons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carruthers.
Simmons with a poor takedown
and Carruthers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simmons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carruthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Carruthers scores with a four punch combination!
A shot to the liver by Carruthers. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jimmy Carruthers is winning the standup battle so far.
Simmons takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simmons tries for a takedown but Carruthers circles away easily
and Carruthers counters with a left and a right that stings Simmons.
Jimmy Carruthers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Simmons.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carruthers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carruthers's corner calls for a 1-2. Carruthers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carruthers tries to score with a low kick but Simmons moves his leg out of the way.
Carruthers slaps away a takedown attempt from Simmons, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A low kick from Carruthers misses
and Simmons counters by clinching up.
Carruthers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simmons can do to turn this around?
Carruthers stops a takedown attempt from Simmons.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Simmons fails to pull guard.
Simmons manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Carruthers tries to circle away but Simmons has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carruthers tries to circle away but Simmons has him pinned against the cage.
Simmons keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carruthers's efforts to push away.
Simmons keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carruthers's efforts to push away.
Simmons decides to pull guard.
Simmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carruthers is one step ahead there.
Simmons working for a triangle but Carruthers defends it easily.
Carruthers trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carruthers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Simmons is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Carruthers tries to free his leg and advance position but Simmons is retaining full guard.
Carruthers is working hard here to advance position.
Simmons pulls Carruthers in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carruthers lands a nice shot to the body.
Simmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carruthers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simmons gets a clinch.
Simmons gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Carruthers being controlled here, momentarily.
Carruthers is working an open guard so Simmons takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Carruthers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And Simmons tries to counter it with a takedown but Carruthers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carruthers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carruthers throws a shot to the body.
Carruthers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Carruthers dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Carruthers lands with a nice body punch.
Simmons tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carruthers defends well and Simmons ends up having to push Carruthers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Carruthers scores with a nice right hand.
Carruthers connects with a body shot that sends Simmons's belly button to the back.
Simmons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carruthers, pushing him back against the cage.
Simmons keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carruthers's efforts to push away.
Carruthers blocks an elbow strike from Simmons.
Carruthers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simmons pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carruthers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simmons's guard.
Simmons is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Carruthers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Simmons is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carruthers being controlled here momentarily.
Simmons looking for a guillotine here but Carruthers defends easily.
Carruthers wants to get up but he can't break Simmons's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simmons can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carruthers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simmons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carruthers has managed to get both his arms back between Simmons's legs - danger averted.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Simmons has a closed guard, preventing Carruthers from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two 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.
Simmons closes the distance and clinches.
Simmons misses with a body punch.
Simmons drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carruthers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Simmons has picked Carruthers up - he's going for a ride! Simmons dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Carruthers is looking to escape.
Simmons is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carruthers is looking to control Simmons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carruthers avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carruthers wants to improve his position but Simmons is controlling well.
Carruthers wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy.
Simmons thows a huge punch but Carruthers dodges it nicely.
Simmons content to control rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Carruthers is trying to maintain the position but Simmons 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.
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.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt - Carruthers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jimmy Carruthers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Simmons.
Simmons closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simmons lands in his opponent's guard.
Carruthers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Carruthers wants to get back to his feet but Simmons passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simmons keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gregory Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simmons wants to work for an arm triangle but Carruthers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carruthers 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jimmy Carruthers!
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energy
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RATING
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