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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Simans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Haber counters with a quick kick to the body but Simans blocks it.
Haber jabs Simans to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Haber as Simans shoots in.
Simans is looking to clinch.
Simans defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haber.
Haber tries to bum rush Simans with a series of wild strikes but Simans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simans changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Haber closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Simans wants to improve his position but Haber is controlling well.
Simans punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simans is looking to improve his position.
Haber takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Haber is working for a submission of some sort.
Haber is keen to just control but Simans is a slippery customer.#T1#
Haber is looking to stall here but Simans recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Simans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simans working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simans is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Simans lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Haber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Haber controls Simans momentarily but Simans frees himself.
Haber trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Haber is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Haber being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Haber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Simans is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Haber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simans throwing strikes but missing.
Simans trying to stand up but can't free himself from Haber's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haber keeps the fight on the outside.
Simans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Haber pinned against the cage. Haber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simans tries to close the distance and clinch but Haber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haber changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A slapping body kick lands there for Simans.
Haber lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Edgars Simans has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Simans, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#
It looks like Uri Haber has been cut.
Haber scores with a shot to the body.
Simans walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Simans ducks under a wild hook from Haber.
Haber leaves Simans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Uri Haber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgars Simans.
Simans shoots in looking for a takedown but Haber manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simans's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Haber closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Haber grinds an elbow into Simans's temple.
Check out the look on Haber's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Haber lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uri Haber dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Haber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simans's sensitive parts.
Haber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simans can do to turn this around?
Simans tries to clinch up but Haber circles away and keeps his distance.
Haber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Simans's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simans.
Simans tries to clinch but Haber moves out of range.
Simans gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simans wants to slow Haber down by chopping away at his legs.
A big left from Haber misses. #TD#
Haber shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Simans napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Haber trying to control the action but Simans is working from the bottom.
Simans is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Haber's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Haber tries to pass to full mount but Simans defends it.
Haber throwing shots but Simans is blocking nicely.
Simans tries to roll over but Haber keeps him under control.
Simans keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Haber lands strikes from half guard.
Haber scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Haber perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simans wants to get back to full guard but Haber has mounted him!
Haber looking to control but Simans is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Haber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haber looking to finish Simans with some ground and pound. This is bad for Simans!
Simans tries to lock up and control but Haber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Simans keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Haber punishing his opponent with strikes.
Haber scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Simans is desperately trying to improve his position but Haber has a good base and remains in mount.
Simans tries to hold on but Haber postures up.
Haber lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Simans hang on?#T3#
Simans is looking to get to half guard.
Haber is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Haber punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#
Simans is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Haber cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Simans is still in real trouble! Can Haber finish him?
Simans wants to control but Haber is having none of it.
Simans is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Haber is staying active.
Haber raining down hammerfists from mount.
Haber postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Simans badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Haber around the waist but Haber pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Haber is the winner by TKO! Haber jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uri Haber!
Uri Haber was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
RFL 019 -> -> -> 5 x 3
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Simans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has White pinned against the cage. White gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
White looks to throw the jab but Simans is out of range.
Edgars Simans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White looks to land a body kick but Simans moved away.
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simans.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Simans holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Simans working White over with knees to the body.#T1#
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White is trying to drag Simans to the mat but Simans just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Simans throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Simans.
Simans working White over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Simans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simans throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by White.#CL2#
Simans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
White has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Simans after a bit of a struggle.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Simans breaks from the clinch.
Simans shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
White tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Simans manages to circle out of the way.
Chris White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgars Simans.
Simans closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Simans pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
White feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from White. No joy for Simans on that attempt.
Simans tries a head kick but it misses.
Simans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
White gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
White manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
White works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
White distracts Simans with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
White throws a big right hand that misses.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Simans is retaining full guard.
Simans pulls White in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chris White will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
White tries to clinch but Simans moves out of range.
Simans tries to counter with a clinch but White shakes him off and moves away.
A head kick from Simans lands but White takes it in his stride.
Simans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says White as he avoids it easily.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simans is looking for the big counter here.
Simans shoots in but no luck this time.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simans counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from White enables Simans to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. White manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Simans trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simans content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Simans wants to stand but White has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Simans slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Simans slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simans trying to control from half guard but White is working away.
White is in trouble now - Simans has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simans thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
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.
Simans sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Simans thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Simans tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgars Simans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
#R3##CL2#
Simans has managed to clinch.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head.
Simans presses White against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD2#
Simans decides to pull guard.
White is looking to work some ground and pound but Simans has wrist control.
Simans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
Simans wants to stand up but White is controlling him.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Simans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simans manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
White keeping moving, preventing Simans from controlling successfully. #T1#
Simans slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Simans stands up and waves to White to follow him.
Simans misses with a takedown attempt
and White counters with a series of strikes. Simans will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2##TD2#
Simans manages to get an easy takedown there - catching White on his heels. He'll look to pass White's guard now, I'm sure.
White has a closed guard, preventing Simans from standing up.
Simans stays in close to White's body and controls the position.
Simans looking to pass the guard.
Simans lands a couple of elbows.
Edgars Simans has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simans controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgars Simans really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
White leaves Simans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
White seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Simans is trying hard to land a takedown here. White sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
White gets caught napping as Simans dives in and scores a takedown. White manages to retain guard.#ES#
White manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
White wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Simans has him pressed against the cage.
Simans just leaning against White, taking a breather. #BC2#
Simans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simans throws a right and a left that both miss.
White tries to counter with a takedown but Simans is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Simans closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
White makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simans.
White appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chris White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgars Simans.
Simans has a takedown stuffed.
White feinted with a counter takedown.
Simans shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
White shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Simans eats them both and turns towards White to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Simans shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simans gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
A big right from White misses.
Simans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with White but White pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simans tries to clinch but fails miserably
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Simans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Simans tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White is trying to drag Simans to the mat but Simans just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Simans cracks White with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Simans drags the fight down to the ground.
White looking to sit in guard and control but Simans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris White had his way with Edgars Simans in 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Simans throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
Simans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Simans looks to move away, White throws a big counter combo but Simans just gets out of the way.
Nice sprawl there from White as Simans shoots in.
Simans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
White is trying to break the clinch but Simans has him pressed against the cage.
White has Simans pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Simans manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White wants to take the fight to the mat but Simans manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Edgars Simans seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
White is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Simans leaning against his opponent.
Simans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1##TD2#
Simans gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Simans wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Simans looking to pass the guard.
Simans seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simans is controlling him. #T2#
Simans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Simans pushes down on White's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SU2#
Simans escapes and gets back to his feet.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
White attempts a counter takedown but Simans avoids it well and moves away.
Simans shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgars Simans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simans has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 47:48
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgars Simans!
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Event:
RFL 012 Business-Unz-Gordon
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Skinner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simans walks forward, straight into a front kick from Skinner.
Skinner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Simans shoots in for a takedown but Skinner shows good takedown defense.
Simans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Skinner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simans or perhaps it was just good defense by Skinner, which made it look bad.
Skinner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Simans tries to counter with a takedown but Skinner is quick to defend against it.
Simans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skinner throws a chopping leg kick but Simans manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Simans throws a big counter combination but Skinner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Simans shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Simans 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.
Skinner struggling a bit here.
Skinner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simans haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Skinner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Skinner is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Skinner is looking to regain half guard here but Simans keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Simans stands up and beckons Skinner to his feet.
Simans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Simans closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Skinner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skinner tries to buck Simans off but Simans is having none of it.#SUB#
Simans thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Skinner struggling a bit here.
Skinner is looking for a sweep.
Simans wants to control but Skinner is keeping him busy.
Simans working away.
Skinner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simans trying to control the action but Skinner is working from the bottom. #T3#
Skinner is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Simans stands up.
A telegraphed right hand from Skinner misses the target.
Simans lands a head shot.
Simans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skinner as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgars Simans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simans moves out of range of the body kick.
Skinner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skinner throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4##CL#
Simans rushes Skinner and presses him up against the cage.
Skinner scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Simans has clasped his hands together around Skinner's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Skinner sneaks out the side door and pushes Simans away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simans shoots for a double leg takedown but Skinner sprawls well. He's pushed Simans's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Skinner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simans.
A jab from Skinner finds it's way through Simans's defenses.
Skinner misses with a head kick.
Skinner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Skinner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Eric Skinner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skinner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Simans blocks a head kick by Skinner.
Skinner tries to land a front kick but Simans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skinner misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Skinner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Skinner misses with a wild body shot.
Skinner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simans.
Skinner replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Simans blocks it well.
Skinner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simans.
Simans tries to bum rush Skinner with a series of wild strikes but Skinner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edgars Simans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simans on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Skinner misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Skinner misses
and Simans counters with a straight right hand.
Skinner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Simans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simans slips under a jab from Skinner.
Simans closes the distance and clinches up with Skinner, looking for a takedown. Simans pushes Skinner against the cage but Skinner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgars Simans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Skinner.
Skinner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skinner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Skinner duly obliges. #T1#
Skinner takes a swing at Simans's ribcage but misses.
Skinner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Simans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skinner.
It looked like Simans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Skinner throws a sloppy head kick and Simans moves out of range easily.
Skinner throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Simans misses its target.
Skinner throws a wild body kick that Simans sees coming a mile off.
Skinner's corner calls for a 1-2. Skinner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Simans lands a nice looking kick to the body. Skinner takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Skinner tries to keep at a distance but Simans has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simans has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skinner after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Skinner pushes Simans back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skinner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Simans is looking to break free of the clinch but Skinner has double underhooks.
Skinner is looking to break free of the clinch but Simans has double underhooks.
Skinner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Skinner.
Skinner misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skinner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Simans - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Skinner misses with some punches.
Skinner misses with a body punch.
Skinner tries to work over Simans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Skinner tries to throw a body punch but Simans avoids it by throwing Skinner back against the cage. #TD#
Simans is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Skinner can't fight it off and eventually Simans manages to take the fight to the floor. Skinner looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simans passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Skinner can't do much from the bottom here.
Skinner is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Simans is staying active.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simans in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Skinner wants to get back to his feet but Simans drags him back down.#T4#
Skinner is trying to get back to half guard.
Skinner keeps trying to improve his position.
Simans wants to control for a moment but Skinner uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Skinner is trying is best to control the position here.
Skinner wants to get back to full guard but Simans has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Skinner 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Simans manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Skinner on his heels. He'll look to pass Skinner's guard now, I'm sure.
Skinner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edgars Simans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simans wants to pass the guard but Skinner is keeping the position.
Simans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Simans trying to control but Skinner is working from the bottom.
Skinner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simans is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner working a defensive guard here.
#ES2#
Skinner wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
A jab from Skinner misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skinner.
Simans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eric Skinner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skinner throws a head kick but Simans moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skinner. Simans shrugs it off though.
Simans shoots for a takedown but Skinner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simans.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgars Simans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skinner scores with a jab to the body.
Simans throws a jab but it's blocked by Skinner.
Skinner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Eric Skinner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Skinner misses with a kick to the body.
Simans looks to land a combination but Skinner avoids it well.
Simans fails to land with a series of punches.
Skinner throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Simans counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simans is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Skinner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simans closes the distance but Skinner moves to the side
and Skinner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eric Skinner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skinner loads up on a big right hand but Simans slips the punch.
Skinner lands a jab to the nose.
Simans ducks under a wild hook from Skinner.
Skinner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Skinner misses with a straight left.
Simans is looking to counter the offense by Skinner and move into the clinch.
Simans checks a low kick from Skinner.#T3#
Simans tries for a takedown but Skinner circles away easily
and Skinner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Simans throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Skinner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Simans is in Skinner's guard.
Simans postures up.
#SU#
Simans decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Simans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skinner swivels and escapes.
Simans shoots for a takedown but Skinner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simans shoots in looking for a takedown but Skinner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simans's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Skinner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simans chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skinner can pounce on him.
Skinner scores with a hook to the body. Simans takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skinner throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Skinner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simans momentarily.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skinner lands with a good body shot.
Skinner misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Skinner there.
Skinner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Skinner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simans avoids a kick to the body.
Simans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skinner finds it's way round the side to connect with Simans's head.
Skinner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simans on the side of the head.
Skinner throws a jab when Simans was well out of range.
Skinner throws a jab when Simans was well out of range.
Simans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simans moves out of range of the leg kick from Skinner.
Edgars Simans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice inside leg kick there by Skinner. That's going to slow Simans down.
Skinner swings for the body but Simans moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Skinner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skinner 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Skinner!
Eric Skinner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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