PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Juan DeMarco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Z Pryde Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons has chosen Grandmas house as his entrance music. Z Pryde Simmons is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Juan DeMarco
vs
Pryde Simmons

190 cm
21
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Juan DeMarco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Z Pryde Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeMarco.

DeMarco instigates a clinch.
Simmons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simmons working hard to break the clinch.
Simmons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

DeMarco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick from DeMarco.
Simmons lands a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by DeMarco!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simmons is defended easily by DeMarco.

DeMarco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

DeMarco ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. DeMarco no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Simmons wants to get up but he can't break DeMarco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
DeMarco wants to get back to his feet but Simmons is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
DeMarco trying to strike off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMarco working a defensive guard here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Simmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeMarco circles away quickly and effectively.
Simmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeMarco lands with a nice combination. Simmons backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Z Pryde Simmons has been cut.

DeMarco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simmons wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as DeMarco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco working Simmons over with knees to the body.
DeMarco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Simmons lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
DeMarco presses Simmons against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DeMarco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simmons.
Simmons looks gassed!

DeMarco manages to break the clinch.

DeMarco has closed the distance and engaged Simmons in a clinch.
Simmons trying to stall but DeMarco improves his position.
Simmons is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Don Juan DeMarco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Z Pryde Simmons.
Simmons takes an elbow to the temple.
DeMarco lands a shoulder strike.

DeMarco breaks from the clinch.
Simmons is on the wrong end of a nice combination from DeMarco.
DeMarco slips a straight right by Simmons.

DeMarco shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simmons manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to sweep here but DeMarco controlling him for the moment.
DeMarco trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

DeMarco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simmons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DeMarco has managed to get both his arms back between Simmons's legs - danger averted.
DeMarco content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simmons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simmons can't keep his opponent in guard - DeMarco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, DeMarco seems content to control.
DeMarco moves into full mount! Simmons won't be happy about that!
DeMarco controlling from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeMarco punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Juan DeMarco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Z Pryde Simmons's cut.
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.

DeMarco throws a nice head kick!

DeMarco feints and as Simmons raises his hands in defense, DeMarco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
DeMarco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Simmons is trying to control DeMarco's posture but DeMarco avoids it.
DeMarco slows the pace down.
Simmons is trying to improve his position.
Simmons taking punishment in the form of punches.
DeMarco controls the position from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet but DeMarco drags him back down.
DeMarco tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
DeMarco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working.
Simmons tries to get back to half guard but can't.

DeMarco is trying to get an arm triangle but Simmons is defending well.
Simmons gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by DeMarco.
Simmons tries to hold on but DeMarco pushes him away.
DeMarco looking to finish Simmons with some ground and pound. This is bad for Simmons!

DeMarco goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Simmons turns into him and now he's in DeMarco's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

DeMarco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Simmons drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simmons jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Simmons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simmons trying to stand up but can't free himself from DeMarco's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simmons throwing strikes but missing.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but DeMarco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeMarco controlling Simmons's posture.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
DeMarco wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons swinging wilding here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Juan DeMarco dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Z Pryde Simmons's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Simmons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

DeMarco shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than DeMarco was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
DeMarco looking to control but Simmons is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simmons is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
DeMarco throwing strikes here but Simmons is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
DeMarco controlling his opponent.
Simmons is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMarco controlling from the full mount.
Simmons is looking to improve his position but DeMarco isn't that keen on the idea.
Simmons tries to lock up and control but DeMarco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
DeMarco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
DeMarco raining down shots from the mount!

That's two 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.
DeMarco controlling from mount.
Simmons holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as DeMarco tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Simmons defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from DeMarco.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simmons is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is wriggling around trying to escape.
DeMarco in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
DeMarco with a couple of short strikes.
DeMarco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simmons wants to hold on but DeMarco pushes him away.
Simmons is in all sorts of trouble here.
DeMarco looking to control but Simmons is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simmons is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

DeMarco stands up from mount. Strange move.
Simmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

DeMarco moves into the clinch.

DeMarco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

DeMarco gets a clinch.
DeMarco connects with a knee to the head.
DeMarco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Z Pryde Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Don Juan DeMarco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeMarco stalling against the cage.

DeMarco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Juan DeMarco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeMarco has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Juan DeMarco!