PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Crack Corn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Sims (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.

Crack Corn
vs
Sims

180 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Crack Corn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Sims!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sims shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

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

Crack Corn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sims doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sims manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sims must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sims stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crack Corn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crack Corn is on top in guard.
Sims is trying to control the position but Crack Corn postures up.
Crack Corn landing with the ground and pound.
Sims avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sims really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crack Corn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sims has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Crack Corn scoring with some ground and pound.
Crack Corn working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crack Corn 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.
Crack Corn is breathing heavily.
Crack Corn wants to control from the top but Sims keeps moving.
Sims pulls Crack Corn in close to prevent any damage.
Crack Corn won't allow Sims to sweep him here.

Crack Corn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crack Corn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crack Corn postures up.
Sims trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sims misses with the combination.

Sims drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Crack Corn 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.

Crack Corn throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sims uses it to pass to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crack Corn is looking to regain half guard here but Sims keeps moving and retains side control.
Crack Corn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sims's best efforts.

Crack Corn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crack Corn moves into full guard.
Sims trying to control the position from guard on top but Crack Corn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sims stopping the sweep attempt from Crack Corn.

Crack Corn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crack Corn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sims!
Crack Corn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Crack Corn lands with some strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crack Corn with the ground and pound from mount.

Crack Corn working for a guillotine from mount but Sims is in no mood to give up.
Crack Corn lands with some strikes.
Sims taking shots to the head.
Crack Corn breaks from Sims's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Crack Corn lands with some strikes.
Sims wants to control but Crack Corn is having none of it.
Crack Corn landing strikes from the mount and Sims is in trouble!
Sims is desperately trying to improve his position but Crack Corn has a good base and remains in mount.
Sims is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sims holds on to Crack Corn around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Sims can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crack Corn avoids the attempt from Sims to control.
Crack Corn unloads with some shots from mount but Sims bucks and avoids them well.
Crack Corn blocks Sims's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Sims tries to hold on but Crack Corn pushes him away.
Sims keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sims tries to lock up and control but Crack Corn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sims sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Sims makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sims.
Crack Corn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Crack Corn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Crack Corn misses with a head kick.

Crack Corn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Crack Corn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Crack Corn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Crack Corn scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Sims looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crack Corn works his foot free and advances to mount.
Crack Corn landing shots from mount.
Sims keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sims tries to lock up and control but Crack Corn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Crack Corn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crack Corn avoids the attempt from Sims to control.
Crack Corn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Crack Corn looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Crack Corn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sims is desperately trying to improve his position but Crack Corn has a good base and remains in mount.
Sims bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sims trying to control the position from guard on top but Crack Corn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crack Corn wants to sweep here but Sims controlling him for the moment.
Crack Corn keeping moving, preventing Sims from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crack Corn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sims is one step ahead there.
Crack Corn keeping moving, preventing Sims from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Crack Corn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Crack Corn stands and throws Sims's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sims tries to buck Crack Corn off but Crack Corn is having none of it.
Crack Corn scoring with punches and elbows.

Crack Corn has an Americana. Sims didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Crack Corn is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Crack Corn hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jimmy Crack Corn!