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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bull Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ZPrizzy Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Deuces . We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 cm
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200 lbs
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180 cm
18
210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bull Crawford! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, ZPrizzy Simmons! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A combination from Simmons does no damage. Crawford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crawford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simmons just stands there and leans against the cage. Simmons tries to break free but Crawford pushes him back against the cage. Crawford leaning against his opponent.
Crawford manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Simmons won't allow Crawford to sweep him here. Simmons wanted to stand there but Crawford had control of the position. Crawford has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Simmons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Simmons postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crawford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simmons is aware though and is defending well. Simmons tries to free his leg and advance position but Crawford is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simmons trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Simmons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Simmons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Simmons misses with the combination.
Simmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simmons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Simmons swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crawford. Simmons looks to land a combination but Crawford avoids it well. Crawford gets a clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Crawford.
Simmons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Simmons has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Crawford breaks from the clinch.
Simmons throws a nice looking combination but Crawford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Crawford slips a jab and a cross from Simmons.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Simmons fails to land with a series of punches.
Simmons fails with a takedown attempt from distance. ZPrizzy Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Simmons looks gassed! Simmons throws a head kick but Crawford moves out of range.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Simmons is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. A nice elbow there by Crawford. Crawford wants to control the pace but Simmons is squirming around nicely. Crawford moves to the back position. Crawford keeps control of the position easily here as Simmons tries to buck him off.
Simmons is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Crawford tightening his grip on Simmons, looking for the choke. Simmons has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. I really don't envy Simmons right now.
Crawford controls the action. Simmons trying to get back to his feet but Crawford is in full control for now. Crawford has got one arm under Simmons's chin. This could be trouble... Simmons trying to control the other hand but Crawford gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Simmons has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bull Crawford!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
38% |
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