PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Komuto Poebalunaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Simon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poebalunaka comes to the ring accompanied by Morbid Angel - Rapture. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Poebalunaka
vs
Simon

193 cm
23
213 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

192 cm
24
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Komuto Poebalunaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Simon!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poebalunaka shoots in for a takedown but Simon shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown by Poebalunaka or perhaps it was just good defense by Simon which made him look bad.

Poebalunaka shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Poebalunaka showed some decent athleticism there.

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

Poebalunaka is looking for a kimura here.

Poebalunaka is looking for a kimura but Simon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Poebalunaka to get the leverage.
Poebalunaka is looking to advance position but Simon won't allow it.

Poebalunaka is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Simon to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poebalunaka wants to pass the guard but Simon is keeping the position.

Poebalunaka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Simon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Poebalunaka has Simon in his guard.
Poebalunaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Poebalunaka, not yet.

Poebalunaka working for a triangle but Simon defends it easily.

That's two 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.

Poebalunaka is looking for a triangle but Simon pushes his legs off easily.

Poebalunaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Poebalunaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Poebalunaka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simon is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon preventing the sweep.
Simon tries to stand but Poebalunaka is controlling from the bottom.
Poebalunaka 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.

Poebalunaka looking for a guillotine here but Simon defends easily.

Poebalunaka 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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Poebalunaka has an active guard here but Simon has managed to pass into half guard.

Poebalunaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Poebalunaka is looking for a sweep. Simon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poebalunaka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Poebalunaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simon is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Komuto Poebalunaka dominated that round.
That's time! Poebalunaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Simon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paul Simon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Simon scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Komuto Poebalunaka has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Poebalunaka or perhaps it was just good defense by Simon which made him look bad.
Simon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Simon.
Simon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simon with a nice cross.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Simon enables Poebalunaka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Simon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Poebalunaka drops back, looking for a kneebar! Simon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Simon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Simon!
Poebalunaka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Simon off and has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Poebalunaka sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Simon taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Komuto Poebalunaka!