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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terryn Dall (ranked 2060 p4p, 205 weight class) and Ben Simmons (ranked 21951 p4p, 520 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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268 lbs
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terryn Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simmons lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dall takes a step back to recover.
Simmons misses with an uppercut
and Dall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Simmons. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Simmons.
Simmons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Simmons scores with a leg kick.
Simmons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dall's head.
Nice shot by Simmons.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Simmons misses.
Dall is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simmons.
Ben Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall misses the target.
Dall blocks a jab.
Simmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Simmons.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall misses the target.
We've been hearing reports that Dall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Simmons misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Dall is looking to counter punch.
Dall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Simmons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Dall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simmons dodges the punch combination from Dall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a solid leg kick but Dall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Simmons.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall misses the target.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall misses the target.
Simmons goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Simmons throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Simmons throws a leg kick
and Dall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Simmons won't be happy with that.
Simmons throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simmons throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Simmons.
Simmons throws a leg kick
and Dall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simmons connects with a body shot that sends Dall's belly button to the back.
Simmons blocks a head kick by Dall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Simmons with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dall to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circling - Simmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall misses the target.
Simmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dall crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Simmons - the referee stops the clock and Dall gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Simmons. Dall manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simmons finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
Simmons throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Simmons scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons misses with a straight left.
Simmons thumps Dall with a low kick.
Dall tries to move into range but Simmons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ben Simmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simmons shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dall is looking to counter punch.
Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dall shoots in and bounces Simmons off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Simmons dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Simmons lands with a right hand.
Simmons lands with a cross.
A leg kick checked by Dall.
A quick step to the side and Dall tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simmons swings widly with a right hand
and Dall counters with a nice leg kick.
Simmons throws a big shot that misses.
Dall throws a counter high kick but Simmons was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simmons misses with a low kick.
Dall attempts a counter takedown but Simmons avoids it well and moves away.
Simmons throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simmons.
A left lands for Simmons.
Simmons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dall's head.
Simmons cracks a nice hook into Dall's ribs.
Dall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simmons finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
Simmons throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Simmons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dall somewhat.
Simmons lands a leg kick that knocks Dall off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Simmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simmons lands a jab to the head.
Simmons throws a wild body kick that Dall sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Dall blocks the body kick.
Dall fires out a quick counter leg kick but Simmons just manages to avoid it.
Simmons misses with a body shot.
It looked like Dall was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Simmons.
Simmons connects with a right hand. Dall shakes it off.
Simmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Simmons.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Simmons moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simmons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though.
Dall walks into a left hand.
Simmons lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Simmons misses.
Dall thinks about countering with a head kick.
A big left from Simmons misses.
It looked like Dall was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Dall defending well as Simmons loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons thows a leg kick but Dall checks it
and Dall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall stops Simmons from standing up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dall trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Simmons is retaining full guard.
Simmons is looking to stand up but Dall isn't so interested in that idea.
Simmons has his feet on Dall's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Simmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Simmons tried to score with a low kick but Dall checks it.
Simmons moves out of range as Dall strikes.
Simmons scores with a leg kick.
Simmons connects with a body shot that sends Dall's belly button to the back.
Simmons misses the body punch
and Dall counters with a thumping low kick.
Simmons cracks Dall with a good jab.
Simmons connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simmons.
Dall is looking to counter punch.
Dall throws a body punch but Simmons moves out of range.
Simmons misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Simmons.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simmons scores with a shot to the body.
Simmons throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Dall tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simmons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dall under the eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Simmons.
A big right from Simmons misses.
Dall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Simmons.
Simmons misses with a wild body shot.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Dall tried to counter with a leg kick but Simmons avoided it.
Simmons throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
Dall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Simmons explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dall bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simmons knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simmons is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dall.
Simmons takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dall connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Simmons some visible discomfort.
An elbow from Dall crashes against the mat.
Dall is trying to get an arm triangle but Simmons is defending well.
Simmons is trying to buck Dall off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Simmons connects with a single shot there.
Simmons swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Dall thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Simmons misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Simmons moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ben Simmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simmons smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simmons takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Dall was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Simmons is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simmons winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Simmons!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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