PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and sean reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons comes to the cage accompanied by Overload. sean reynolds has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Simmons
vs
reynolds

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, sean reynolds!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons tries to clinch there but reynolds circles away.
reynolds throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Simmons is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as reynolds sprawls well. reynolds wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simmons gets slowly back to his feet.
reynolds throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Simmons.
Simmons scores with a three punch combo!

reynolds closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Simmons did well to prevent reynolds getting side control.

reynolds stands up from half guard.
reynolds throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Simmons.

reynolds moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. reynolds just stands there and leans against the cage.
reynolds with an attempt at a knee that misses.
reynolds throws a knee to the head but misses.
reynolds looking to throw knees to the head but Simmons is blocking nicely.
reynolds throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simmons blocks it with crossed arms.
reynolds misses with a knee strike.
reynolds misses with a knee strike.
Simmons is pushing reynolds up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
reynolds unloads a knee to the mid-section. Simmons lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
reynolds using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
reynolds misses with a knee to the head.
reynolds looks gassed!
Simmons tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons tries a knee to the head but reynolds blocks it.
Simmons works on reynolds's body with a couple of short punches.
A frustrated look appears on Simmons's face as he tries to break the clinch.
reynolds lands an elbow just above Simmons 's eye.
Simmons wants to break the clinch but can't.
reynolds missing with knees to the body.
Simmons drops down looking for an ankle pick but reynolds pulls his leg out and moves away.
Simmons tries to score a power double leg takedown but reynolds sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simmons somewhat.
reynolds throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Simmons's head.
reynolds looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Simmons moves in looking to clinch but reynolds pushes him off.
reynolds lands with a slapping head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice combination there by reynolds.
Simmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
reynolds goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

reynolds gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
reynolds throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simmons blocks it with crossed arms.
Simmons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Simmons managing to block the knees to the body from reynolds.
reynolds takes a shot to the head.
reynolds is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simmons is defending well for now.
reynolds using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simmons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Simmons lands a body shot.
reynolds misses with a knee strike.
Simmons taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
reynolds prevents the takedown attempt.
Simmons lands with a light punch inside.
Simmons tries to pull guard but reynolds holds him up against the cage and eventually Simmons drops back down to his feet.
Simmons tries to score a body lock takedown but reynolds shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simmons looking to slow down the pace here.
Simmons stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
reynolds misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Simmons on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Simmons.
Simmons is trying to work for a single leg takedown but reynolds pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simmons's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Simmons has had enough of the clinch but reynolds keeps him there for the moment.
Simmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simmons lands a body shot in the clinch.
Simmons goes for a takedown in the clinch but reynolds prevents it.
reynolds is pressed up against the cage. Simmons has hold of a leg and is looking to drag reynolds down to the mat. reynolds avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Simmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simmons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. reynolds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simmons wants to clinch up but reynolds keeps it at a distance.
reynolds thows a left - swing and a miss!
reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
reynolds throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simmons wants to clinch.
Simmons is looking to clinch.
reynolds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simmons.
Simmons is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simmons avoids the head kick by reynolds.
Simmons's corner calls for a 1-2. Simmons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Simmons slips a jab and a cross from reynolds.
reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simmons avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
reynolds swats away the attempt to clinch by Simmons.
Simmons doesn't manage to clinch there - reynolds circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simmons is defended easily by reynolds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

sean reynolds dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

reynolds clinches up with Simmons and pushes him back against the cage.
reynolds misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simmons.
reynolds scores a nice knee to the body.
reynolds looking to throw knees to the head but Simmons is blocking nicely.
reynolds gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Simmons is working reynolds over against the cage.
reynolds lands a knee to the head.
reynolds lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Simmons lands a body shot in the clinch.
Simmons lands a shot to the body.
reynolds with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
reynolds tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Simmons has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. reynolds avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Simmons presses reynolds against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Simmons stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
reynolds is breathing heavily.
Simmons lands with a left to the head.
Simmons lands with a left to the head.

Simmons manages to break the clinch.
sean reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simmons moves into the clinch successfully.
Simmons trying to control the position but instead, reynolds has worked for underhooks and has pushed Simmons into the cage.
A body shot lands from Simmons.
Simmons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simmons unloads a knee to the mid-section. reynolds lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Simmons lands a body shot.
Simmons is struggling to control the position.
Simmons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
reynolds keeps control of Simmons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Simmons pulls reynolds into guard.

Simmons looking for a guillotine here but reynolds defends easily.

reynolds gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Simmons goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a low kick but reynolds avoids it.
reynolds drops his hands momentarily and Simmons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simmons throws a low kick but it's checked well by reynolds.

Simmons moves into the clinch.
Simmons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simmons throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Simmons is trying to stall.
Simmons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
reynolds throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
reynolds misses with a knee strike.
Simmons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Simmons.
A knee to the head by Simmons.
Simmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
reynolds misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simmons.
Simmons lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as reynolds walks away with a smile on his face. Simmons gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simmons tries to clinch but reynolds moves out of range.
reynolds keeps the fight on the outside.
Simmons throws a quick head kick that skims the top of reynolds's head.
Mike Simmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Simmons moves into the clinch.
reynolds landing knees to the body.
Simmons fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons lands a shoulder strike.
Simmons wants to stall.
Simmons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
reynolds keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simmons's efforts to push away.
Simmons managing to block the knees to the body from reynolds.
Simmons fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Simmons is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Simmons lands a shot to the body.
Simmons looking to slow down the pace here.
Simmons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simmons trying to control the position but instead, reynolds has worked for underhooks and has pushed Simmons into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons tries to pull guard but reynolds holds him up against the cage and eventually Simmons drops back down to his feet.
Simmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
reynolds prevents the takedown attempt.
sean reynolds seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Simmons avoiding damage as reynolds throws knees to the body.
Simmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of reynolds backwards.
Simmons misses with a knee strike.
Simmons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Simmons avoiding damage as reynolds throws knees to the body.
Simmons wants to get back to striking at distance but reynolds won't allow it.
Simmons is leaning against reynolds and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
reynolds's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
reynolds throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simmons blocks it with crossed arms.

Simmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simmons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but reynolds swivels and escapes.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt - reynolds sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simmons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. reynolds defends it nicely.
Simmons takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Simmons dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

reynolds goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
reynolds goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Simmons blocks a head kick by reynolds.
Simmons with a poor takedown
and reynolds counters with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by reynolds.
A chopping leg kick lands by reynolds.
reynolds misses with a combination
and Simmons counters with a head kick. That will keep reynolds thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
reynolds checks the leg kick nicely there.
reynolds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simmons shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and reynolds counters with an inside leg kick.
reynolds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simmons.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simmons is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
sean reynolds seems to be getting the better of the standup.

reynolds clinches up with Simmons and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
reynolds is pressed up against the cage. Simmons has hold of a leg and is looking to drag reynolds down to the mat. reynolds avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
reynolds pushes Simmons away with a front kick.

reynolds instigates a clinch.
Simmons takes an elbow to the forehead.
reynolds using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
reynolds misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by reynolds.
reynolds looking to throw knees to the head but Simmons is blocking nicely.
reynolds tries a knee to the head but Simmons blocks it.
Simmons managing to block the knees to the body from reynolds.
reynolds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
reynolds throws an elbow but it misses.
reynolds misses with a knee strike.
Simmons goes for a takedown in the clinch but reynolds prevents it.
reynolds misses with a knee strike.
reynolds tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Simmons tries to break the clinch but reynolds is controlling the position.
reynolds trying to land knees to the body.
Simmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simmons gets through reynolds's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
reynolds tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simmons avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Simmons.
reynolds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simmons is leaning against reynolds and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Simmons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down reynolds.
Simmons lands a hook to the side of the head.
reynolds looking to throw knees to the head but Simmons is blocking nicely.
Simmons scores with a shoulder strike.
Simmons scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simmons.
reynolds gets underhooks to prevent Simmons's takedown attempt.

Simmons lands a takedown into guard.

reynolds has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Simmons off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Simmons closes the distance looking to clinch

and reynolds counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

reynolds stands up from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from reynolds misses.
reynolds avoids the head kick by Simmons.
Simmons gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and reynolds counters with a head kick. That will keep Simmons thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
reynolds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simmons throws a nice looking combination but reynolds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simmons throws a series of punches but reynolds avoids them all with ease.
reynolds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
reynolds fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Simmons tries to close the distance and clinch up but reynolds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
reynolds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simmons tries to clinch up but reynolds circles away and keeps his distance.
reynolds closes the distance but Simmons moves to the side
and Simmons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Simmons rushes reynolds and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
reynolds throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simmons blocks it with crossed arms.
Simmons scores with a nice hook to the head.
reynolds misses with a knee strike.
Simmons is struggling to control the position.
Simmons presses reynolds against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Simmons tries to score a body lock takedown but reynolds shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
reynolds misses with a knee strike.
Simmons wants to break free but reynolds has control.
reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but Simmons blocks with his arms.
Simmons has had enough of the clinch but reynolds keeps him there for the moment.
reynolds trying to land knees to the body.
Simmons tries to break the clinch but reynolds is controlling the position.
Simmons tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. reynolds just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
reynolds connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simmons's face.
Simmons leaning against his opponent.
Simmons blocks the elbow strike.
reynolds misses with a knee strike.
Simmons misses with a knee strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
sean reynolds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well reynolds has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... sean reynolds!