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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wilmer Theodore Lynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Simeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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185 lbs
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184 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wilmer Theodore Lynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Simeon!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simeon pushes Lynn up against the cage in a clinch.
Simeon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lynn uses from the top position.
Simeon pulls Lynn in to control the position.
Lynn stands and throws Simeon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Simeon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lynn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Simeon throws Lynn to one side and escapes!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn fails with the takedown
and Simeon counters with a one-two to the body.
Lynn dodges the punch combination from Simeon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lynn enables Simeon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lynn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Simeon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lynn is working an open guard so Simeon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Simeon drives through and clinches with Lynn against the cage.
Simeon has Lynn pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Simeon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lynn tumbling to the mat - Simeon dives into Lynn's guard.
Simeon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lynn wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Simeon manages to pass to side control.
Still in half guard, Simeon seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Simeon is pressing down on Lynn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lynn is holding on for now.
Simeon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Golden Child Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Simeon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lynn wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Simeon wants to pass to mount but Lynn is defending the position.
Simeon is working for a kimura but Lynn is defending it quite comfortably.
Simeon prevents Lynn from improving his position.
Lynn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lynn trying to keep a closed guard but Simeon is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Simeon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lynn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simeon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lynn avoids the body shot from Simeon.
Lynn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Simeon drives through with a takedown into Lynn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simeon stays in close to Lynn's body and controls the position.
Simeon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lynn, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Simeon 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.
Simeon looks to land a combination. Lynn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wilmer Theodore Lynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simeon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simeon avoiding damage.
Simeon breaks from the clinch.
Simeon connects with a body shot.
Lynn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simeon swivels and escapes.
Simeon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
James Simeon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynn shoots in for a double leg but Simeon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simeon looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Simeon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Simeon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simeon lands in his opponent's guard.
Lynn has his feet on Simeon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simeon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lynn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simeon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lynn!
Simeon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lynn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Simeon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Simeon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Simeon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynn is looking to regain half guard here but Simeon keeps moving and retains side control.
Lynn wants to control but Simeon postures up.
Simeon tries to advance to mount but Lynn denies him.
Simeon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lynn shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilmer Theodore Lynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynn tries for a takedown but Simeon circles away easily
and Simeon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simeon feints and as Lynn raises his hands in defense, Simeon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lynn is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Simeon presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Simeon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lynn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lynn trying to control but Simeon is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simeon wants to stand and escape but Lynn is having none of it.
James Simeon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simeon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lynn defends well.
Lynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Simeon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynn stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lynn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simeon manages to avoid it.
Lynn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simeon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Simeon dives in and scores a takedown into Lynn's guard.
Lynn is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Simeon manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Simeon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Simeon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simeon moves into the clinch successfully.
Simeon manages to break the clinch.
Simeon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simeon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Simeon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Simeon stands up and beckons Lynn to his feet.
Lynn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simeon as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeon shoots in for a takedown but Lynn shows good takedown defense.
Lynn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simeon swivels and escapes.
Lynn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simeon but Simeon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilmer Theodore Lynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Simeon defends well and Lynn ends up having to push Simeon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Simeon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Simeon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simeon moves into range and clinches up with Lynn.
Simeon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Simeon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Simeon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lynn throws Simeon to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lynn kicks Simeon off and gets to his feet.
Simeon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simeon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Simeon wants to free his trapped foot but Lynn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeon passes to full mount!
Lynn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lynn is trying to stand back up but Simeon is controlling him
Lynn wants to get back to full guard.
Lynn moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Simeon lands a couple of digs.
Simeon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lynn shoots for a double leg takedown but Simeon sprawls well. He's pushed Lynn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simeon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Simeon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lynn!
Simeon takes a little break here. Lynn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simeon stands up.
Simeon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lynn!
Simeon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lynn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simeon tries for a kimura but Lynn is defending well.
Lynn is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Simeon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simeon 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Simeon!
During a confident post fight interview, James Simeon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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