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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Simons (ranked 3421 p4p, 4224 weight class) and Davis Riley (ranked 224 p4p, 255 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Freddie Simons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Davis Riley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Riley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Simons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simons changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big right from Riley misses.
Simons attempts a counter takedown but Riley avoids it well and moves away.
Simons slips a jab from Riley.
Simons slips a jab and a cross from Riley.
Simons changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Simons closes the distance and clinches up with Riley, looking for a takedown. Simons pushes Riley against the cage but Riley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Simons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simons.
Riley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simons.
Simons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riley.
Riley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Davis Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley throws a looping overhand right but Simons ducks down to avoid it.
Simons shoots in but Riley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simons shoots in and drives through. Riley sprawls well.
Simons defending well as Riley loads up on a big left hand.
Simons changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Riley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Simons.
Riley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Simons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riley as he avoids it easily.
Simons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Riley misses with a double jab
and Simons decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Riley's guard.
Riley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Simons is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Simons is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riley has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Simons is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Simons has Riley pressed against the cage, preventing Riley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley breaks the clinch.
Riley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Simons tries for a takedown but Riley circles away easily
and Riley counters with a stiff right hand.
Riley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Freddie Simons has been cut.
Simons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simons dives in for a single leg takedown but Riley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Simons pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Riley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riley landing some decent shots from guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riley is one step ahead there.
Simons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Riley controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davis Riley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Simons's cut.
That's time! Simons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Riley misses with a two punch combination.
Riley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riley swinging wildly here.
Riley throws a front kick aimed at Simons's knee but Simons avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Riley as Simons shoots in.
Riley fails to land with a series of punches.
Simons dodges the punch combination from Riley.
Riley misses with a lunging right hand
and Simons counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Riley pushes Simons off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simons doesn't seem bothered though.
Simons misses with a takedown
and Riley counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley throws a nice looking combination but Simons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Riley. Those never looked like landing.
Simons shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Riley is trying to defend but Simons finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Riley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Simons keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Riley gets underhooks to prevent Simons's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Simons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simons pulls Riley into guard.
Simons working for submissions but it's allowed Riley to get to half guard.
Simons really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Riley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riley has managed to get both his arms back between Simons's legs - danger averted.
Simons looking for a guillotine here but Riley defends easily.
Riley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley wants to stand and escape but instead Simons has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Riley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Simons prevents Riley from getting back to his feet.
Simons is in close to Riley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Riley scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Riley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simons drops down looking for a counter takedown but Riley sprawls and moves away.
Simons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Riley takes a swing at Simons's ribcage but misses.
Simons shoots in and drives through. Riley sprawls well.
Simons with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Riley to score with a decent uppercut.
Simons shoots in but Riley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riley is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley digs a good body shot into Simons's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simons manages to avoid it.
Riley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Simons slips a jab and a cross from Riley.
Simons feinted with a counter takedown.
Simons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Riley misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Riley finds it's target.
Simons moves away from the strike by Riley.
Riley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simons changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Riley tries to avoid it but Simons manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Riley to the ground. Riley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davis Riley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Freddie Simons's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Riley swinging wildly here.
Freddie Simons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simons throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riley's waist but Riley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simons off to one side.
Riley misses with a looping left.
Simons feinted with a counter takedown.
Riley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Freddie Simons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simons with a poor takedown
and Riley counters with a one-two to the body.
Riley lands with a cross.
Simons darts in looking for a takedown but Riley gets double underhooks and turns Simons into the cage.
Riley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Simons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Riley explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riley's waist but Riley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simons off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riley's corner calls for a 1-2. Riley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Riley misses with a wild combination.
Simons feinted with a counter takedown.
Simons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Riley stalks Simons and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Simons's face. Simons staggers backwards, shaken.
Riley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simons circles away quickly and effectively.
Riley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riley scores with a jab. Simons acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riley throws a hook but Simons blocks it.
Riley throws a nice looking combination but Simons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons needs to keep his hands up - Riley had a free shot at his head there.
Davis Riley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riley fails to land with a series of punches.
Riley misses with a two punch combination.
Simons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riley lands a nice shot to the body.
Riley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riley wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simons.
Riley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley looks to land a combination but Simons avoids it well.
Riley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simons counters with a takedown into side control.
Simons wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riley, who protects the arm well.
Riley wants to get back to his feet but Simons drags him back down.
Simons throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Freddie Simons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simons is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Riley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Simons working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis Riley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Riley 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davis Riley!
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