GKNY 19 - Williams Vs Simmons PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kropano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kropano's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eminem - You don´t know. Raul Mendez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Kropano
vs
Mendez

190 cm
18
186 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Kropano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raul Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Mendez with that takedown attempt.
Kropano drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mendez sprawls and moves away.
Mendez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kropano moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMendez.
Kropano throws a chopping leg kick but Mendez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mendez shoots in looking for a takedown but Kropano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mendez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mendez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kropano seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mendez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kropano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vladimir Kropano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Mendez.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kropano is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kropano defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kropano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mendez walks into a left hand.
Kropano keeps the fight on the outside.
Kropano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mendez dives in and grabs Kropano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kropano pushes down on Mendez's head and hops out.

Mendez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kropano struggling a bit here.
Kropano managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mendez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
What's Kropano going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Kropano is trying to control Mendez's posture but Mendez avoids it.
The strikes coming from Mendez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez working away.

Mendez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mendez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Mendez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kropano rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mendez's guard! Nice work there by Kropano!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mendez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kropano is aware though and is defending well.

Mendez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kropano tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendez is retaining full guard.
Kropano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Kropano is posturing up here but Mendez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kropano tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kropano has to tap! Slick submission there by Mendez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raul Mendez!
Raul Mendez got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matvei Primack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Schilling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Primack
vs
Schilling

188 cm
21
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
21
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matvei Primack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Schilling!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Schilling lands.
Primack with a poor takedown
and Schilling counters with a nice uppercut.
Primack wants to clinch.
Primack dives in and grabs Schilling's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schilling pushes down on Primack's head and hops out.

Primack rushes Schilling and presses him up against the cage.
Schilling missing with knees to the body.
Primack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schilling is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Primack stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Primack blocks an uppercut.
Primack wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvei Primack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schilling content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Primack has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schilling after a bit of a struggle.
Primack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Primack is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Primack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schilling gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Schilling prevents Primack from breaking the clinch.
Primack blocks an elbow strike from Schilling.
Primack content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Schilling lands a right hand.
Schilling lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schilling lands an elbow that stopped Primack in his tracks for a moment.
Schilling is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Schilling lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schilling using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Primack has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schilling is trying to force a seperation but Primack has the dominant position.
Primack has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schilling is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Schilling throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Schilling throws an elbow but misses.
Primack has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schilling avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schilling lands with a light punch inside.

Primack turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Primack manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schilling tries to improve position but can't.
Schilling keeps trying to improve his position.
Schilling struggling a bit here.
Primack lands some shots froms side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Primack scoring with punches and elbows.
Schilling tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Schilling's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schilling tries to control but Primack manages to take his back.
Primack has Schilling flattened out and is raining down punches.
Primack lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

Primack is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Schilling is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvei Primack!
A less than humble Matvei Primack misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Heilgeist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaspar Van Clausen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Heilgeist could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jaspar Van Clausen's chin.

Heilgeist
vs
Van Clausen

181 cm
21
142 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

155 cm
19
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

MMA Hype Apparel
Instinct

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Heilgeist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaspar Van Clausen!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heilgeist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heilgeist is looking to counter the offense by Van Clausen and move into the clinch.
Heilgeist throws a right and a left that both miss.
Heilgeist tries to bum rush Van Clausen with a series of wild strikes but Van Clausen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Left hook, right uppercut from Heilgeist.
Heilgeist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Clausen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Heilgeist really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Heilgeist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heilgeist throws a combination. Van Clausen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Van Clausen is looking to clinch but Heilgeist is avoiding it.
Van Clausen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heilgeist lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heilgeist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Clausen at a distance.
Heilgeist throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Heilgeist has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Van Clausen is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Heilgeist!

Van Clausen is rocked!
Heilgeist misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Clausen doesn't manage to clinch there - Heilgeist circles away.

Van Clausen tries to sprawl but Heilgeist drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Heilgeist thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Clausen's head.
Heilgeist working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Heilgeist controlling the pace.
Heilgeist throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Van Clausen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Heilgeist thows a huge punch but Van Clausen dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heilgeist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Heilgeist is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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!
Van Clausen tries to hold on but Heilgeist pushes him away.
Heilgeist will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Heilgeist throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Van Clausen is trying desperately to improve position.
Heilgeist lands a big shot there that rocks Van Clausen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Heilgeist sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Heilgeist with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heilgeist looking to finish Van Clausen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Van Clausen!
Van Clausen is still in real trouble! Can Heilgeist finish him?
Heilgeist punching from mount but Van Clausen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Van Clausen seems to have recovered his senses.
Poor strikes thrown by Heilgeist there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Heilgeist sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Van Clausen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heilgeist. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Heilgeist lands with some strikes.
Heilgeist controlling from mount.
Van Clausen tries to reverse the position but Heilgeist maintains control.
Van Clausen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Heilgeist unloads with some shots from mount but Van Clausen bucks and avoids them well.
Van Clausen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heilgeist lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Heilgeist there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Heilgeist thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Van Clausen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Heilgeist looking to ground and pound but Van Clausen is blocking nicely.
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!
Heilgeist postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Van Clausen in real trouble here! The ref calls for Van Clausen to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Heilgeist!
Brian Heilgeist made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I don't do this for the fans. I do this for myself. If you enjoy it so be it. Give me another ass to kick. That is all I ask.'.
The defeated Jaspar Van Clausen had this to say: 'I thank everyone for coming to watch tonight, my foe was just better, but it was a good fight and am going to learn from this and come back stronger.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artur Milano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milano comes to the cage accompanied by Sandaless - Głową w mur. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Milano
vs
Rage

192 cm
22
217 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
24
215 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Milano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ragnar Rage!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milano throws a good cross that connects.
Milano misses with a double jab.
Ragnar Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage shoots and misses
and Milano counters with a stiff right hand.

Rage moves into range and clinches up with Milano.
Rage keeps control of Milano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Milano breaks the clinch.
Milano looks to land a combination. Rage sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Milano blocks the elbow strike.
Rage is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Milano is defending well.
Rage fails to pull guard.
Artur Milano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Rage.
Rage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Milano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Milano avoiding damage.
Rage fails to pull guard.
Milano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rage has him pressed against the cage.
Rage wants a takedown but no success here.
Rage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Milano just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Milano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rage tries to clinch up but Milano circles away and keeps his distance.
Rage has a takedown stuffed.
Milano with a hook.
Rage shoots in but no luck this time.
Milano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rage throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Milano to counter with a crisp jab.
Rage looks winded!
Danga de danga de dang - Milano scores with a four punch combination!
Rage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Milano counters with a straight right hand.
Milano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rage back to the cage. Milano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Milano lands.

Rage is rocked!
Milano throws a right and a left that Rage avoids nicely.
Artur Milano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rage darts in trying to clinch
and Milano counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milano throws a front kick aimed at Rage's knee but Rage avoids it well.
Rage closes the distance and clinches up with Milano, looking for a takedown. Rage pushes Milano against the cage but Milano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Milano scores with a four punch combination!
Milano connects with a single shot there.
Milano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rage is still on wobbly legs! Can Milano finish him?
Milano stalks Rage and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rage's face. Rage staggers backwards, shaken.
Milano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rage seems to have recovered his senses.
Rage blocks the body kick.
Milano stuffs the takedown.
Milano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Milano lands a two punch combo.

Milano closes the distance and pushes Rage back into the cage.
Milano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Milano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Milano blocks an uppercut.
Rage drops down looking for an ankle pick but Milano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rage shoots and misses
and Milano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Milano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Milano lands with a nice combination. Rage backs away looking to recover.
Milano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Milano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rage is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rage moves to clinch but Milano breaks away
and Milano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Oooooh!!! Milano has knocked Rage down with a huge combo! Milano steps away and waves a wobbly Rage back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milano lands a hook that stumbles Rage back into the cage. Milano follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Rage to the canvas! Milano pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Rage has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Artur Milano!
During a confident post fight interview, Artur Milano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Ragnar Rage stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ya know... i've had a lot of downs since I started in this sport... But we always get back up. I promise that I will learn from this, train hard and get back up... i'm sorry to the fans i have let down and hope you will give me a chance to redeem myself.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ozutsu Fukumatsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fukumatsu
vs
Nelson

194 cm
18
304 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Instinct

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ozutsu Fukumatsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nelson moves into range and clinches up with Fukumatsu.

Fukumatsu pulls Nelson into guard.
Fukumatsu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fukumatsu is looking to sweep but instead, Nelson has passed into half guard.

Nelson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fukumatsu is just riding it out for now. Nelson eventually gives up the hold.
Fukumatsu's coaches at The Million Dollar Performance Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Nelson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fukumatsu is staying active underneath Nelson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nelson wants to stand but Fukumatsu has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Nelson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukumatsu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nelson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nelson's back!
Can Nelson hold on?! Fukumatsu is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Fukumatsu is not going to allow Nelson to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fukumatsu scores with strikes from the back.

It looks like Boy Nelson has been cut.
Fukumatsu scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Nelson is looking for a way out.
Nelson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fukumatsu is not going to allow Nelson to sit and survive in this position.
Nelson takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Fukumatsu controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukumatsu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fukumatsu softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Fukumatsu controls the position.
Fukumatsu is punishing Nelson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Nelson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Fukumatsu lands a series of strikes from the back and Nelson goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ozutsu Fukumatsu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Williams
vs
Simmons

188 cm
20
212 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Instinct
Underworld Clothing

Sun-Tzu

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fred Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Simmons moves into the clinch.
Simmons blocking some punches.
Simmons looking for a takedown.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simmons.
Simmons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Williams working aggressively here.
Simmons tries to score a body lock takedown but Williams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lenny Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Simmons.

Simmons has picked Williams up - he's going for a ride! Simmons dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Simmons is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Williams is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fred Simmons!
Fred Simmons 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.