PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaroki Slayers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Slayers
vs
Simpson

191 cm
20
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Inexperienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 Hilo, Jaroki Slayers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gunner Simpson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slayers tries a head kick but it misses.

Simpson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Simpson is working for a kimura but Slayers is defending it quite comfortably.

Simpson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slayers defends it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Slayers is trying to stand up here but Simpson is controlling him well.

Simpson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simpson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slayers defending well though.

Simpson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Slayers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simpson.

Simpson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slayers defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throwing shots but Slayers is blocking nicely.
Slayers is looking to control Simpson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slayers avoid being mounted?
Simpson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Simpson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slayers is just riding it out for now. Simpson eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simpson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slayers defending well though.

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.

Simpson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slayers sees it coming and defends easily.

Simpson is looking for a kimura here.
Simpson looks gassed!
Simpson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slayers regains full guard. Nicely done.

Simpson has gone for a leg lock! Slayers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Simpson's guard.
Simpson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Slayers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simpson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Slayers is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Slayers and Simpson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Slayers gets back to half guard.
Simpson stops Slayers from getting back to his feet.

Slayers is defending against the submission attempts here by Simpson.

Simpson wants to work for an arm triangle but Slayers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slayers wants to get back to his feet.

Simpson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Simpson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Simpson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Slayers has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunner Simpson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Slayers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Simpson doesn't manage to clinch there - Slayers circles away.
Gunner Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slayers swinging wilding here.
Simpson clobbers Slayers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Simpson shoots in but Slayers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slayers looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Slayers.
Simpson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slayers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simpson somewhat.
Simpson shoots for a takedown but Slayers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jaroki Slayers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Simpson.
Slayers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simpson throws a hook but Slayers avoids it easily.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Slayers just misses with a punch to the body.
Slayers goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch but Slayers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Simpson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Slayers sprawls well initially but Simpson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Simpson is looking for a kimura but Slayers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simpson to get the leverage.

Simpson is working for a kimura but Slayers is defending it quite comfortably.
Slayers wants to improve his position but Simpson is controlling well.
Slayers wants to get back to his feet.
Simpson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Slayers gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Simpson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Simpson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Slayers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Slayers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Slayers!
Simpson is trying to control Slayers's posture but Slayers avoids it.
Simpson tries to bench press Slayers off him but Slayers keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson sneaks back into half guard.
Simpson is looking for a sweep. Slayers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simpson regains full guard. Nicely done.

Simpson has an active guard here but Slayers has managed to pass into half guard.
Slayers wants to stand up but Simpson is controlling the position.
Simpson tries to roll over but Slayers keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simpson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slayers is one step ahead there.
Slayers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Simpson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slayers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunner Simpson 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. This is the final round!

Good leg kick by Slayers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Simpson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slayers pinned against the cage. Slayers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Slayers moves into the clinch.
Simpson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slayers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Simpson with that takedown attempt.
Jaroki Slayers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Simpson.
Slayers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slayers lands a jab.
Slayers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Simpson.
Simpson shoots in looking for a takedown. Slayers tries to sprawl out of it but Simpson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Slayers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simpson shoots in and drives through. Slayers sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slayers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayers with a knee to the head.
Slayers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Slayers lands a nice knee to the body.
Slayers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slayers prevents it.
Simpson blocking some punches.
Simpson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slayers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Slayers.
Slayers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Simpson can't get the takedown.
Simpson avoiding damage as Slayers throws knees to the body.
Simpson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Slayers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Simpson wants a takedown but no success here.
Slayers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Simpson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slayers gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayers landing knees to the head.
Simpson wants a takedown but no success here.
Slayers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simpson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slayers is trying to break the clinch but Simpson has him pressed against the ropes.
Simpson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slayers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Slayers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simpson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slayers prevents it.
Slayers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Simpson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slayers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Simpson is trying to drag Slayers to the mat but Slayers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
The referee is keeping an eye on Slayers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants a takedown.

Slayers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slayers sprawls well. Slayers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slayers. That's going to slow Simpson down.
Slayers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Simpson doesn't manage to clinch there - Slayers circles away.
Slayers scores with a head kick.
Jaroki Slayers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Simpson scores a takedown into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Simpson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Slayers, who protects the arm well.

Simpson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Simpson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Slayers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Simpson but great work by Slayers.
Simpson is looking to reverse the position.
Slayers tries to stand but Simpson is controlling his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaroki Slayers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Simpson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Gunner Simpson!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Gunner Simpson!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Gunner Simpson!

Gunner Simpson wins by unanimous decision!