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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ken Simens (ranked 7628 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Jax (ranked 25278 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 cm
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135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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155 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ken Simens! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Jax! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Simens looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Simens is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jax wants to get back to full guard. Jax is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Simens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Simens trying to control the action but Jax is working from the bottom. Simens has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Jax trying to control from the bottom.
Jax tries to get to full guard but Simens has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simens tries to pass to full mount but Jax defends it. Jax misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jax controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Simens working over Jax with some ground and pound. Jax looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Jax controlling the position well. Jax is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Jax has hold of Simens's hands but Simens slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Simens wants to pass the guard but Jax is defending well. Jax trying to control here.
Simens is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jax doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simens. Jax preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Simens content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Simens is trying to control. Jax wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Jax stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jax wants it to stay on the feet. Simens has Jax up against the cage in a clinch.
Jax should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Simens manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Jax drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Simens uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jax misses with a head kick.
Simens shoots in and drives through. Jax sprawls well. Jax gets the takedown into side control. Simens wants to get back to his feet. Simens tries to bench press Jax off him but Jax keeps the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jax cracks Simens with a big right hand but Simens just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Simens is looking to reverse the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Simens dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Simens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jax avoids it really well and circles away. Simens fails to land the takedown. Jax has managed to clinch.
Jax has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Simens gets control of Jax's arms and successfully pulls guard. Simens will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Simens keeping moving, preventing Jax from controlling successfully. Jax trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jax trying to control the position from guard on top but Simens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jax content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Simens has locked up a guillotine! Simens's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Jax is holding on here and Simens must be using up a lot of energy. Jax has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Simens gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ken Simens!
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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
32% |
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