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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nylerhotep Constantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
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143 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nylerhotep Constantine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
50 - 34 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons III manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Constantine on his heels. He'll look to pass Constantine's guard now, I'm sure.
Simons III pushes down on Constantine's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Constantine is not content to let Simons III control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Simons III working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simons III prevents Constantine from improving his position.
Simons III wants to free his trapped foot but Constantine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Constantine is trying to stand back up but Simons III is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons III is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Simons III is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantine is trying to get back to full guard.
Constantine is trying to stand.
Simons III is just content to waste time from the top position. Constantine takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Constantine has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Simons III off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantine tries to clinch but Simons III is having none of it.
Simons III drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Constantine defends it well.
Constantine misses with a looping left.
Simons III wants to counter the offense by Constantine and move into the clinch position.
Constantine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simons III.
Simons III with the counter takedown but Constantine avoids it easily.
Constantine misses with an uppercut.
A left and a right from Constantine both land. Nice combination.
Nice takedown defense from Constantine. No joy for Simons III on that attempt.
Constantine drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simons III sprawls and moves away.
Constantine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simons III was well out of range. Poor timing from Constantine.
Constantine misses with a straight right.
Constantine scores with a jab.
Simons III looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simons III gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Constantine.
Simons III fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Constantine sprawls well initially but Simons III persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Constantine is refusing to be controlled, as Simons III sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III wants to work for an arm triangle but Constantine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Simons III is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simons III stops Constantine from getting back to his feet.
Constantine holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Simons III wants to pass the guard but Constantine is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Constantine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simons III works his foot free and advances to mount.
Constantine has given up his back here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Simons III's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Constantine trying to control the action but Simons III just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simons III trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nylerhotep Constantine dominated that round.
That's time! Constantine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Constantine lands a body shot.
Simons III shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Simons III showed some decent athleticism there.
Constantine pushes Simons III off and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Simons III with that takedown attempt.
Jab from Constantine.
Constantine throws a big shot that misses.
Simons III slips under a jab from Constantine.
Nylerhotep Constantine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simons III circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantine scores with a crisp jab that stopped Simons III in his tracks.
Simons III moves out of range as Constantine strikes.
Simons III closes this distance looking for a takedown but Constantine circles away.
Constantine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simons III can do to turn this around?
Simons III moves out of range of the strikes.
Simons III with the counter takedown but Constantine avoids it easily.
Constantine wants to clinch.
Constantine lands a really nice looking cross but Simons III seems unphased.
Constantine scores with a punch to the head.
Constantine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simons III.
Nylerhotep Constantine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Simons III closes this distance looking for a takedown but Constantine circles away.
Constantine seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nylerhotep Constantine is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Simons III tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Constantine is able to avoid easily.
Constantine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simons III fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Constantine avoids it really well and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Constantine misses its target.
Constantine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Constantine wants it to stay on the feet.
Constantine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simons III manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Constantine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simons III on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simons III gets a clinch.
Constantine controlling the action here for a moment.
Simons III has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Constantine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III blocking some punches.
Simons III's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simons III throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Constantine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simons III is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Constantine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Constantine rushes Simons III and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simons III is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Simons III is trying to drag Constantine to the mat but Constantine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Simons III blocking some punches.
Simons III has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Constantine avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Constantine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simons III is breathing heavily.
Constantine avoiding damage as Simons III throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Constantine.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Constantine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simons III is looking to take this one to the mat.
Simons III goes for a takedown in the clinch but Constantine prevents it.
A short left from Constantine.
Constantine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simons IIIs head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simons III is trying to pull guard but Constantine has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Constantine.
Simons III blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Constantine crunches a lovely knee into Simons III's ribcage.
Simons III tries for a takedown. No joy.
Constantine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Constantine is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Simons III wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nylerhotep Constantine dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Constantine. Those never looked like landing.
Constantine closes the distance and clinches.
Simons III can't get the takedown.
Simons III tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Constantine avoids it.
Nylerhotep Constantine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Constantine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simons III has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Constantine regains guard immediately.
Constantine scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Constantine misses with a series of wild punches.
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!
Constantine drives through and clinches with Simons III against the cage.
Simons III drops down looking for an ankle pick but Constantine pulls his leg out and moves away.
Simons III takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Constantine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simons III feints the counter takedown.
Constantine looks to land a combination but Simons III avoids it well.
Simons III changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Constantine misses the shot to the body.
Simons III tries to counter with a clinch but Constantine shakes him off and moves away.
Simons III takes one to the chin there.
Simons III gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Constantine to counter with a crisp jab.
Constantine clinches up against the cage.
Constantine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simons III wants a takedown.
Nylerhotep Constantine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Constantine lands with a left to the head.
Constantine swings wildly with an uppercut but Simons III uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simons III blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantine gets through Simons III's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Constantine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simons III is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Constantine is defending well.
Constantine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simons III is working for takedown but Constantine is calmly controlling the position for now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Constantine.
Constantine scores with a shoulder strike.
Simons III wants a takedown but no success here.
Simons III tries to land knees in the clinch but Constantine avoids the damage to the body.
Simons III can't get the takedown.
Simons III takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simons III drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Constantine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Simons III jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Constantine walks away with a smile on his face. Simons III gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Constantine cracks Simons III with a good jab.
Constantine closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Constantine.
A head punch on the inside from Constantine fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Constantine.
Simons III has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Constantine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Constantine on the inside.
Simons III fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Constantine crunches a lovely knee into Simons III's ribcage.
Constantine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Constantine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Constantine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simons III in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Constantine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Constantine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Constantine misses with the head strike.
Simons III has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Constantine clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Constantine tries to escape but Simons III has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constantine trying to control the position but Simons III manages to sink in the hooks.
Constantine tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Constantine tries to reverse the position but Simons III maintains control.
Constantine sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Simons III working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Constantine's thigh. Constantine counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Constantine lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Constantine scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nylerhotep Constantine clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Simons III takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simons III tries to score a power double leg takedown but Constantine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simons III somewhat.
Constantine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Constantine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantine misses with an uppercut. Simons III saw that one coming.
Constantine stuffs the takedown attempt from Simons III. Simons III gets slowly back to his feet.
Constantine is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Constantine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simons III. Simons III circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantine misses with a two punch combination.
Simons III tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Simons III darts in looking for a takedown but Constantine gets double underhooks and turns Simons III into the cage.
Nylerhotep Constantine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Constantine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simons III with the counter takedown but Constantine avoids it easily.
Simons III takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simons III shoots in for a double leg but Constantine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Constantine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Constantine lands a good knee to the midsection. Simons III won't want to take too many of those.
Simons III blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Constantine landing knees to the body.
Simons III is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Constantine landing knees to the body.
Constantine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Constantine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Constantine working Simons III over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Constantine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simons IIIs head.
Constantine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Constantine working Simons III over with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Constantine fails to land.
Constantine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simons III backwards.
Constantine lands a nice uppercut.
Constantine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Constantine.
A nice left hand lands by Constantine.
Simons III is rocked!
Simons III looking for a takedown.
Constantine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Constantine on the inside.
Simons III is still on wobbly legs! Can Constantine finish him?
Constantine scores with a shoulder strike.
Constantine creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Simons III with a big uppercut! Simons III tries to clinch up but Constantine pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Simons III to the mat! Simons III covers up and Constantine unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nylerhotep Constantine!
Nylerhotep Constantine retains his lightweight title!
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