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Event:
AFC Fight Night 5
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Sims shoots in and drives through. Simmons sprawls well.
Simmons keeps Sims at a distance using the push kick. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sims enables Simmons to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sims manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Simmons sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Sims escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simmons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simmons is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Sims had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simmons defends it easily.
Sims not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simmons sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simmons advances to half guard.
Sims wants to get back to his feet.
Sims has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simmons is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simmons content to control rather than advance.
Sims wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sims is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simmons pulls his head out easily.
Simmons is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Sims gets caught napping as Simmons dives in and scores a takedown. Sims manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Sims wriggles free and stands up. #T3##CL#
Simmons instigates a clinch.
Simmons looking to throw knees to the head but Sims is blocking nicely.
Simmons stalling against the cage.
Sims is trying to drag Simmons to the mat but Simmons just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Sims is fighting off a takedown attempt but Simmons is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sims to the mat. Sims regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Simmons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sims on the ground.
Sims trying to strike off his back.
Sims trying to control the position.
#T4#
Simmons controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Sims looking for a guillotine here but Simmons defends easily.
Simmons has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simmons engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sims has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simmons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Simmons dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Simmons or perhaps it was just good defense by Sims, which made it look bad.
Simmons looks to throw the jab but Sims is out of range.
Sims tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sims shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simmons defends it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Sims scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sims. Sims obviously looking to wear him down.
Sims shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simmons sprawls well. Simmons wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sims gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Simmons clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Simmons will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sims up against the cage.#TD#
Simmons jumps guard.
Simmons will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sims slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sims working away.
Simmons is looking to regain half guard here but Sims keeps moving and retains side control.
Simmons looks to move to half guard but instead Sims has passed into mount! Damn!#T2##SU2#
Sims stands up from mount. Strange move.
Sims falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Simmons counters with a single leg into guard. Sims didn't expect that.
Simmons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simmons slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simmons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simmons tries to stand but Sims is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Simmons with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sims has momentary wrist control but Simmons slips an elbow through the middle.
Simmons showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simmons with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Simmons postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sims is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Simmons, into his guard. #REVB#
Simmons is looking to sweep but instead, Sims has passed into half guard.
#T4#
Sims trying to control from half guard but Simmons is working away.
Simmons on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simmons tries to get out of the position.
Simmons is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Simmons looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sims is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simmons is just riding it out for now. Sims eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simmons is controlling Sims's trapped leg to prevent Sims from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kirk Sims will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sims looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simmons drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sims sprawls and moves away.
Simmons swats away the attempt to clinch by Sims.#CL#
Simmons closes the distance and pushes Sims back into the cage.
Simmons tries to land a knee to the head but Sims blocks with his arms.
Sims has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simmons avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Simmons manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simmons. Sims does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sims raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Some wild striking there from Sims.
Simmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1##CL#
Simmons clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Simmons pulls guard effortlessly.
Sims wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Sims stopping the sweep attempt from Simmons.
Simmons is pulling down on Sims's head. It's preventing any offense from Sims, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Simmons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simmons trying to keep a closed guard but Sims is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Simmons is pulling down on Sims's head to control his posture.
Simmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sims postures up in Simmons's guard and throws a big left but Simmons blocks it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Simmons clinches up against the cage.
Come on Simmons - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sims is looking to break free of the clinch but Simmons has double underhooks. #T3##BC#
Simmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sims throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Simmons's head.
Simmons thumps Sims with a low kick.
Sims is looking to clinch but Simmons is avoiding it.
Sims tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simmons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simmons is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Simmons fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sims sprawls well initially but Simmons persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sims wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy.
Simmons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sims defending well though.
Sims wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sims tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4#
Sims is trying to control but can't.
Simmons controlling the action here. #SUB#
Simmons wants to work for an arm triangle but Sims is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sims trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simmons fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Simmons gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Simmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simmons has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Simmons!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 2
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Ithamar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ithamar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ithamar with the counter takedown but Sims avoids it easily.#CL2#
Ithamar clinches up with Sims and pushes him back against the cage.
Ithamar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sims jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ithamar walks away with a smile on his face. Sims gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sims looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ithamar is fending him off so far but Sims persists. Nope, Ithamar circles away and we're back to standing.
Ithamar fails with the takedown
and Sims counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ithamar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sims is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ithamar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ithamar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sims is fending him off so far but Ithamar persists. Nope, Sims circles away and we're back to standing.
As Ithamar looks to move away, Sims throws a big counter combo but Ithamar just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims darts in looking for a takedown but Ithamar gets double underhooks and turns Sims into the cage.
Ithamar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sims.
Sims is looking to clinch but Ithamar is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ithamar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sims is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ithamar connects with a decent elbow. #T1##SUB2#
Ithamar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sims is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sims is trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on Ithamar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ithamar cracks Sims with a big elbow.
Sims is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ithamar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sims can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Ithamar happy to just control the position for now.
Ithamar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sims is looking to regain half guard here but Ithamar keeps moving and retains side control.
Ithamar grinds an elbow into Sims's temple. #SUB2#
Ithamar has hold of Sims's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sims seems comfortable defending it but Ithamar has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sims is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sims is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ithamar couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ezekiel Ithamar!
An intense looking Ezekiel Ithamar took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 1
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Sims doesn't manage to clinch there - Como circles away.
#TD#
Sims drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sims's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Como is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sims pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Como is keeping the position for now.
Como wants to sweep but no luck.
Como trying to keep a closed guard but Sims is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Como pushes Sims off and scrambles back to his feet.
Como is looking to land body kicks.
A combination from Como does no damage.
A quick step to the side and Sims tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Sims instigates a clinch. #T1#
Como has a couple of punches blocked by Sims.
Como struggles to land a body shot inside as Sims controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Como as the two fighters clinch.
Como lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sims goes for a takedown in the clinch but Como prevents it.
Sims has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Como.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Como.
Sims is trying to break the clinch but Como has him pressed against the cage.
Como lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Como's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sims shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Como defends it nicely.
Como tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sims tries to close the distance and clinch but Como swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sims.
Sims shoots in looking for a takedown but Como manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sims's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Como fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Como.
Como throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Como pushes Sims away with a front kick.
Sims is breathing heavily.
Como lands with an overhand left.
Sims takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Como throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Como works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sims.
Como scores with a three punch combo!
Como lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Como throws a right hand that Sims ducks under and follows up with a left that Sims also avoids with ease.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Como enables Sims to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Como manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Como wants to sweep but no luck.
Como is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Como wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sims won't allow Como to get back to his feet.
Como keeping moving, preventing Sims from controlling successfully.
Sims looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Como connects with a body shot that sends Sims's belly button to the back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Como.
Sims's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Como connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sims scrambles back to his feet.
Bill Como is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sims tries to clinch there but Como circles away.
Como fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sims checks a low kick from Como.
Como slaps away a takedown attempt from Sims, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Como finds it's way through Sims's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Como dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Como.
Sims avoids the body shot from Como.
Bill Como seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Sims fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Como to the ground. Sims is now in Como's guard.
Sims stops Como from standing up.
Como keeping moving, preventing Sims from controlling successfully.
Sims with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sims stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Como swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Como wants to sweep here but Sims controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Como is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Como is trying to control the position but Sims postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Como can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sims controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sims on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Como throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Sims counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Como tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Como breaks the clinch.
Como lands a right hook to the body.
#TD#
Sims gets a double leg takedown into Como's guard.
Como tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES2#
Como is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Como misses with a body punch.
#T2##TD#
Sims jumps guard and drags Como to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sims is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sims can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Como controls the pace.
Sims wants to sweep but no luck. #ES#
Sims has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Como has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Como - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Como lands a body shot. #BC#
Sims breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Sims is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Como will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Como has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sims checks the leg kick.
Sims tries for a takedown but Como sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Como fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sims checks it well.
Como keeps the fight on the outside.
Sims changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Como tries to avoid it but Sims manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Como to the ground. Como escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sims shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Como as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Como.
Sims tries to clinch up but Como circles away and keeps his distance.
Bill Como seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Como throws a leg kick but Sims moved away.
Nice takedown defense from Como. No joy for Sims on that attempt. #T4#
Como scores with a leg kick.
Sims takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Kirk Sims has been cut.
Como jabs Sims right on the nose. Sims blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#
Sims is rocked!
Como is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Sims like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Sims from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Como!
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Event:
AFC Resurrection
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Sims dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tolevski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tolevski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sims.
Tolevski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Tolevski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tolevski throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Sims breaks the clinch.
Sims tries to clinch up but Tolevski circles away and keeps his distance.
Tolevski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sims cracks a nice hook into Tolevski's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tolevski tries to sprawl but Sims drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tolevski wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolevski manages to get to full guard.
Sims might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Tolevski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tolevski keeping moving, preventing Sims from controlling successfully.
Tolevski pulls Sims in to control the position.
Tolevski is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Tolevski the control monster continue. Boring.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sims wants to control from the top but Tolevski keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Tolevski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sims is looking to stand back up but Tolevski counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sims. #REVR#
Sims wants to control but Tolevski passes into side.
Tolevski scoring with punches from side control. #SU2#
Tolevski decides to stand back up.
Sims tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tolevski paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3##CL2#
Tolevski closes the distance and clinches.
Tolevski slows down the pace here.
Sims is trying to stall.
#TD2#
Tolevski lands a takedown into guard.
Tolevski is stalling in the full guard.
Tolevski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sims swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tolevski postures up.
#T4#
Sims seems keen to control Tolevski's posture.
Tolevski controlling from the top position.
Sims looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tolevski is one step ahead there.
Sims looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sims has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tolevski has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Tolevski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sims shoots in looking for a takedown. Tolevski tries to sprawl out of it but Sims keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tolevski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sims shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Tolevski as Sims shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tolevski moves in looking to clinch but Sims pushes him off.#TD2#
Tolevski looking to score a takedown here. Sims is defending well but Tolevski drives through and ends up in Sims's guard.
Tolevski is standing up over Sims. Sims looks to escape but Tolevski dives into side control.
#REVR#
Sims is letting Tolevski control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims is looking to regain half guard here but Tolevski keeps moving and retains side control.
Sims stops Tolevski from passing to mount.
Tolevski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
The referee asks Tolevski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tolevski prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jason Tolevski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sims is looking for a sweep.
Sims knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tolevski on the ground.
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.
Sims is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Tolevski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tolevski is looking to take a break and control but Sims is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Tolevski decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sims shoots for a double leg takedown but Tolevski sprawls well. He's pushed Sims's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sims stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sims wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Tolevski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sims manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sims is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Sims can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tolevski controls the pace.#SUB#
Sims has his foot on Tolevski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tolevski works his way back into a safe position though.
Tolevski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tolevski looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tolevski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Sims counters by moving into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Tolevski has Sims pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tolevski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sims tumbling to the mat - Tolevski dives into Sims's guard.
Sims controls Tolevski momentarily but Tolevski frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Tolevski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3##CL#
Sims clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Tolevski wants the takedown. Sims is fighting it off but Tolevski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sims's guard against the cage.
Sims is wriggling around but Tolevski manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Tolevski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sims knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sims is refusing to be controlled, as Tolevski sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Tolevski stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Tolevski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sims looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tolevski is fending him off so far but Sims persists. Nope, Tolevski circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Sims displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kirk Sims is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sims will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Tolevski gets a double leg takedown into Sims's guard.
Sims not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tolevski won't allow Sims to get back to his feet.
Sims has his hands on Tolevski's head, controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sims wants to control but Tolevski passes easily into half guard.
Tolevski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Tolevski uses his free foot to push down on Sims's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sims.
Tolevski controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sims prevents Tolevski from taking his back.#T3#
Tolevski content just to control the position here.
Sims is looking to improve his position but Tolevski isn't that keen on the idea.
Tolevski content just to control the position here.
Sims wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Sims is really stuck here.
#T4#
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.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Sims trying to control the action but Tolevski just sinks the hooks in.
The referee is taking a good look at Sims as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Tolevski!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tolevski is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Tolevski really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Tolevski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tolevski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tolevski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sims's guard.
Tolevski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tolevski jumps into side control!
The referee asks Tolevski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tolevski prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Tolevski has control of an arm but Sims manages to advance to Tolevski's back!
Tolevski is trying to stand back up.
Tolevski trying to control the action but Sims just sinks the hooks in.
Sims is throwing strikes but Tolevski counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Tolevski regains half guard.
Sims is looking to take a break and control but Tolevski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Tolevski is doing well to control the position and prevent Sims from advancing to side control.
Let's hope that Tolevski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sims thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sims tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tolevski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sims is looking to stall here but Tolevski recovers full guard. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tolevski holds on and takes a little breather.
Sims is stalling in the full guard.
Tolevski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU#
Sims stands up and waves to Tolevski to follow him. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sims lands with a thumping leg kick.
#TD2#
Sims tries to sprawl but Tolevski drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Sims has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tolevski is on him like a limpet, forcing Sims back against the cage.
Tolevski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sims tries to break free but Tolevski pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tolevski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sims has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Tolevski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Tolevski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jason Tolevski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R5##TD2#
Tolevski looking to score a takedown here. Sims is defending well but Tolevski drives through and ends up in Sims's guard.
Tolevski stopping the sweep attempt from Sims.
Sims trying to control the position.
Tolevski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tolevski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims wants to control but Tolevski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tolevski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nice strikes from Tolevski there. #T1#
Tolevski is controlling the pace.
Tolevski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Tolevski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tolevski prevents Sims from improving his position.
Tolevski controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Tolevski drives through with a takedown into Sims's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sims doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Tolevski scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Sims escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tolevski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tolevski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tolevski passes Sims's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tolevski is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tolevski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sims misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tolevski controlling the action here.
Sims is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kirk Sims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Tolevski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tolevski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Tolevski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tolevski 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 45:50
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 45:50
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Tolevski!
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