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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Jenks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and wes simms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). wes simms has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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189 cm
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200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Jenks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, wes simms!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
simms closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - simms lands in his opponent's guard.
simms looking to pass the guard.
simms trying to control but Jenks is working from the bottom.
simms slips nicely into half guard.
simms is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
simms prevents Jenks from improving his position.
Jenks is refusing to be controlled, as simms sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
simms seems to be working for a kimura but Jenks defends the submission attempt.
Jenks is defending against the submission attempts here by simms.
simms is looking to take a break and control but Jenks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jenks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jenks tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
simms is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jenks defends it well.
Jenks is holding on to half guard well.
simms wants to pass to mount but Jenks is defending the position.
simms wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jenks keeps working.
simms is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jenks has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
simms is trying to work for a kimura but Jenks is defending well.
simms is working for a kimura but Jenks is defending it quite comfortably.
simms is working for a submission of some sort.
simms is trying to control. Jenks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jenks is looking to improve his position.
Jenks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. simms is working away from the top position though.
simms is looking for a kimura here.
simms is trying to work for a kimura but Jenks is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
wes simms dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jenks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. simms sprawls well initially but Jenks persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Jenks there.
simms manages to get to full guard.
simms bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jenks's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
simms looking to pass the guard.
simms wants to control from the top but Jenks keeps moving.
Jenks has control of simms's left arm, preventing simms from doing any damage.
simms won't allow Jenks to get back to his feet.
simms works a leg free and moves into half guard.
simms wants to control but Jenks is keeping him busy.
simms is looking for a kimura here.
simms is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jenks is just riding it out for now. simms eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Jenks is refusing to be controlled, as simms sits in half guard.
simms passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jenks defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from simms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenks can't escape the position.
Jenks is working hard here to advance position.
Jenks prevents simms from taking his back.
simms wants to finish this one by submission but Jenks is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from simms.
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.
Jenks is controlling an arm, preventing simms from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
simms trying to control but Jenks is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
simms goes for an armbar but Jenks turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jenks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but wes simms will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
simms with a poor takedown
and Jenks counters with a nice double leg into side control. simms won't be happy with that.
simms gets back to half guard.
Jenks thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing simms to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenks stopping the sweep attempt from simms.
Jenks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for simms on the ground.
simms utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
simms is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jenks chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
simms utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jenks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
simms controls Jenks momentarily but Jenks frees himself.
Jenks throws a strike but simms rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jenks seems keen to control simms's posture.
simms passes Jenks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
simms is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenks is concentrating on defense, preventing simms from advancing position.
simms seems to be looking for submissions.
simms is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jenks defends it well.
Jenks is trying to maintain the position but simms is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
simms is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jenks defends it well.
Jenks is controlling simms's trapped leg to prevent simms from advancing to side control.
simms is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
simms wants to take a breather but Jenks is having none of it.
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.
Jenks is trying is best to control the position here.
simms is trying to work for a kimura but Jenks is defending well.
simms passes the guard and advances to mount!
simms working for a submission but Jenks is keeping him at bay.
Jimmy Jenks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
wes simms is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
simms has control of Jenks's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jenks regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jimmy Jenks.
Well simms has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... wes simms!
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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
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