PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simplicio Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Beane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beane has chosen Bad Meets Evil - Above The Law as his entrance music. Steve Beane has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Simplicio Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples's chin.

Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples
vs
Beane

174 cm
19
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

204 cm
30
280 lbs
17 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simplicio Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Beane!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beane throws a series of punches but da Simplicidade Simples avoids them all with ease.
Beane misses with a takedown attempt

and da Simplicidade Simples counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beane won't be happy with that.
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control the action but Beane is working from the bottom.
da Simplicidade Simples controlling the position.
da Simplicidade Simples is looking to take a break and control but Beane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beane is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on da Simplicidade Simples's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
da Simplicidade Simples seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
da Simplicidade Simples moves nicely into side control.
Beane tries to buck da Simplicidade Simples off but da Simplicidade Simples is having none of it.
Beane is not content to let da Simplicidade Simples control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
da Simplicidade Simples lands a nice forearm strike.
da Simplicidade Simples has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Beane!
da Simplicidade Simples unloading with bombs!
da Simplicidade Simples avoids the attempt from Beane to control.
da Simplicidade Simples with the ground and pound from mount.
da Simplicidade Simples can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beane is looking to escape.
da Simplicidade Simples is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Beane is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Beane is squirming around, avoiding da Simplicidade Simples's attempts to control the action.
Beane is looking to improve his position but da Simplicidade Simples isn't that keen on the idea.
Beane is squirming around, avoiding da Simplicidade Simples's attempts to control the action.
da Simplicidade Simples 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Simplicidade Simples lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
da Simplicidade Simples controlling his opponent.
Beane tries to reverse the position but da Simplicidade Simples maintains control.
da Simplicidade Simples working away from the top, dropping strikes.
da Simplicidade Simples looking to control but Beane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
da Simplicidade Simples with the ground and pound from mount.
Beane is wriggling around trying to escape.
da Simplicidade Simples scores with a couple of good head shots there.
da Simplicidade Simples breaks from Beane's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
da Simplicidade Simples is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
da Simplicidade Simples wants to control the pace but Beane is squirming around nicely.
Beane is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control but Beane is having none of it.
Beane is bucking up trying to escape but da Simplicidade Simples cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
da Simplicidade Simples with the ground and pound from mount.

da Simplicidade Simples working for a submission but Beane is keeping him at bay.
Beane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
da Simplicidade Simples looking to control but Beane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
da Simplicidade Simples lands with some strikes.
Beane can't escape the position.
Beane throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
da Simplicidade Simples working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Beane is wriggling around trying to escape.
da Simplicidade Simples wants to control the pace but Beane is squirming around nicely.
Beane tries to hold on but da Simplicidade Simples postures up.
da Simplicidade Simples looking to control but Beane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
da Simplicidade Simples scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Beane is desperately trying to improve his position but da Simplicidade Simples has a good base and remains in mount.
da Simplicidade Simples wants to control the pace but Beane is squirming around nicely.
Beane is bucking up trying to escape but da Simplicidade Simples cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Beane looks gassed!
da Simplicidade Simples raining down hammerfists from mount.
da Simplicidade Simples working the ground and pound effectively.
Beane is trying desperately to improve position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Beane slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
da Simplicidade Simples is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

da Simplicidade Simples is trying to work for a kimura but Beane is defending well.
Beane is looking to improve his position.
da Simplicidade Simples wants to control but Beane is keeping him busy.
da Simplicidade Simples seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control the action but Beane is working from the bottom.
da Simplicidade Simples passes to full mount!
Beane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
da Simplicidade Simples working Beane over with strikes here.
da Simplicidade Simples punishing his opponent with strikes.
da Simplicidade Simples with shots to the head and body - Beane looks very uncomfortable down there.
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beane is bucking up trying to escape but da Simplicidade Simples cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control but Beane is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, da Simplicidade Simples cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beane slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
da Simplicidade Simples working Beane over with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
da Simplicidade Simples wants to control but Beane is keeping him busy.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
da Simplicidade Simples tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Beane wants to improve his position but da Simplicidade Simples is controlling well.
da Simplicidade Simples wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beane keeps working.
Beane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. da Simplicidade Simples is working away from the top position though.
Beane wants to get back to full guard.
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control from half guard but Beane is working away.

da Simplicidade Simples is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

da Simplicidade Simples is looking for a kimura here.
Beane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

da Simplicidade Simples seems to be working for a kimura but Beane defends the submission attempt.
da Simplicidade Simples landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from da Simplicidade Simples there.
Beane tries to roll over but da Simplicidade Simples keeps him under control.
da Simplicidade Simples tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Beane taking some punishment here, with da Simplicidade Simples in his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control from half guard but Beane is working away.
da Simplicidade Simples works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simplicio Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

da Simplicidade Simples misses with a body punch
and Beane counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
da Simplicidade Simples throws a leg kick but Beane checks it.
Beane throws a series of punches but da Simplicidade Simples avoids them all with ease.

da Simplicidade Simples feints and as Beane raises his hands in defense, da Simplicidade Simples changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
da Simplicidade Simples postures up.
da Simplicidade Simples advances position into side control!
da Simplicidade Simples is looking to take a break and control but Beane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
da Simplicidade Simples working away.
da Simplicidade Simples tries to move to mount but Beane blocks the move with his legs.
Beane is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked da Simplicidade Simples off and has taken his back!
Beane is trying to stick to da Simplicidade Simples's back but da Simplicidade Simples is turning into Beane. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Beane's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by da Simplicidade Simples.

Beane working for a triangle but da Simplicidade Simples defends it easily.
da Simplicidade Simples passes Beane's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Beane is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
da Simplicidade Simples lands with a punch from half guard.
Beane is in trouble now - da Simplicidade Simples has advanced to mount!
da Simplicidade Simples sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
da Simplicidade Simples landing punches.
da Simplicidade Simples with the ground and pound from mount.
Beane wants to hold on but da Simplicidade Simples pushes him away.
da Simplicidade Simples lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Beane is looking to improve his position but da Simplicidade Simples isn't that keen on the idea.
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beane tries to lock up and control but da Simplicidade Simples gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control but Beane is having none of it.
Beane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
da Simplicidade Simples landing strikes from the mount.
da Simplicidade Simples with the ground and pound from mount.
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control but Beane is having none of it.
da Simplicidade Simples working away from the top, dropping strikes.
da Simplicidade Simples lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by da Simplicidade Simples.
da Simplicidade Simples lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

da Simplicidade Simples is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Beane has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
da Simplicidade Simples avoids the attempt from Beane to control.
da Simplicidade Simples working Beane over with strikes here.
da Simplicidade Simples looking to control but Beane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
da Simplicidade Simples is really struggling to control Beane but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Beane is looking to improve his position but da Simplicidade Simples isn't that keen on the idea.
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Beane is looking to improve his position but da Simplicidade Simples isn't that keen on the idea.
Beane is squirming around, avoiding da Simplicidade Simples's attempts to control the action.
da Simplicidade Simples prevents Beane from getting the reversal.
da Simplicidade Simples lands a nice shot to the head.
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control but he's not successful this time.
da Simplicidade Simples putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Beane can't escape the position.
da Simplicidade Simples raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
da Simplicidade Simples can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beane is looking to escape.
BOOM! da Simplicidade Simples connects with a massive shot to the dome!
da Simplicidade Simples breaks from Beane's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Beane wants to control but da Simplicidade Simples is having none of it.

da Simplicidade Simples looking to secure an arm triangle but Beane defends it well.
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beane working to try and regain half guard.
da Simplicidade Simples looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
da Simplicidade Simples can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beane is looking to escape.
da Simplicidade Simples blocks Beane's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control but Beane is having none of it.
Beane is wriggling around trying to escape.
da Simplicidade Simples lands a nice shot to the head.
da Simplicidade Simples sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Beane can't escape the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
da Simplicidade Simples looking to finish Beane with some ground and pound. This is bad for Beane!
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control but Beane is having none of it.
BOOM! da Simplicidade Simples connects with a massive shot to the dome!
da Simplicidade Simples wants to control the pace but Beane is squirming around nicely.

da Simplicidade Simples looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Beane is looking to improve his position but da Simplicidade Simples isn't that keen on the idea.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
da Simplicidade Simples looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Beane really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
da Simplicidade Simples can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beane is looking to escape.
da Simplicidade Simples controlling the position easily from mount.
Beane is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
da Simplicidade Simples wants to control the pace but Beane is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simplicio Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

A shot to the body from da Simplicidade Simples misses
and Beane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
da Simplicidade Simples misses with a leg kick
and Beane counters with a series of strikes. da Simplicidade Simples will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
da Simplicidade Simples misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Beane counters with a crisp one two that drops da Simplicidade Simples! Beane thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves da Simplicidade Simples to his feet! da Simplicidade Simples is in big trouble!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beane throws a series of punches but da Simplicidade Simples moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
da Simplicidade Simples scores with a shot to the body.
Beane throws a combination that misses

and da Simplicidade Simples counters with a takedown into side control.

da Simplicidade Simples tries for a kimura but Beane is defending well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beane is trying to get back to half guard.
da Simplicidade Simples passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Beane!
da Simplicidade Simples wants to control the pace but Beane is squirming around nicely.
Beane really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
da Simplicidade Simples looking to control but Beane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
da Simplicidade Simples scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Beane?
Beane is trying to escape the mount.
da Simplicidade Simples lands with some strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beane working to try and regain half guard.
Beane tries to lock up and control but da Simplicidade Simples gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
da Simplicidade Simples takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
da Simplicidade Simples looking to finish Beane with some ground and pound. This is bad for Beane!

da Simplicidade Simples working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
da Simplicidade Simples with shots to the head and body - Beane looks very uncomfortable down there.
da Simplicidade Simples postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Beane looks a forlorn figure.
da Simplicidade Simples dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beane manages to regain half guard. Good work.
da Simplicidade Simples is looking to take a break and control but Beane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Beane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control from half guard but Beane is working away.
da Simplicidade Simples stalling.
da Simplicidade Simples trying to pass the guard but Beane defending well.
Simplicio Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
da Simplicidade Simples is nestled in close to Beane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
da Simplicidade Simples wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beane keeps working.
Beane wants to get back to full guard.
da Simplicidade Simples is trying to control. Beane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
da Simplicidade Simples looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
da Simplicidade Simples passes the guard and advances to mount!
Beane is trying desperately to improve position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
da Simplicidade Simples looking to control but Beane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beane is looking to improve his position but da Simplicidade Simples isn't that keen on the idea.
Beane is squirming around, avoiding da Simplicidade Simples's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, da Simplicidade Simples cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

da Simplicidade Simples swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Beane is now in da Simplicidade Simples's guard. A big mistake from da Simplicidade Simples there, giving up the dominant position!

Beane 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.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
da Simplicidade Simples is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Beane is refusing to be controlled, as da Simplicidade Simples sits in half guard.
Beane is trying to control but can't.
Beane is staying active underneath da Simplicidade Simples, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. da Simplicidade Simples connects with a nice short shot to Beane's temple.
Beane is staying active underneath da Simplicidade Simples, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
da Simplicidade Simples is pressing down on Beane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beane is holding on for now.

Beane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's eight 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.
da Simplicidade Simples has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Beane is squirming around, avoiding da Simplicidade Simples's attempts to control the action.
Beane is wriggling around trying to escape.
da Simplicidade Simples is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beane can do to turn this around?
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control but Beane is having none of it.
da Simplicidade Simples landing strikes, looking to finish!
da Simplicidade Simples lands with some strikes.
da Simplicidade Simples lands a big shot there that rocks Beane but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Beane is looking to get to half guard.
da Simplicidade Simples wants to control the pace but Beane is squirming around nicely.
Beane is in all sorts of trouble here.
Beane is in a horrible position here. da Simplicidade Simples smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
da Simplicidade Simples landing punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
da Simplicidade Simples looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
da Simplicidade Simples breaks from Beane's wrist control and lands an elbow.
da Simplicidade Simples looking to control but Beane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Simplicio Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.

Beane swinging wildly here.
A bone on bone clash there as Beane blocks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
da Simplicidade Simples misses with a shot to the body
and Beane counters with a series of strikes. da Simplicidade Simples will be more careful next time no doubt.
da Simplicidade Simples tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beane was well out of range. Poor timing from da Simplicidade Simples.
Beane throws a series of punches but da Simplicidade Simples avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beane avoids the body shot from da Simplicidade Simples.
da Simplicidade Simples is looking to wear down Beane with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
da Simplicidade Simples misses with a hook to the body
and Beane counters with a left and a right that stings da Simplicidade Simples.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beane misses with a few strikes there.
Beane is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beane with a poor takedown

and da Simplicidade Simples counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Beane!
da Simplicidade Simples takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
da Simplicidade Simples looking to control but Beane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
da Simplicidade Simples landing strikes from the mount and Beane is in trouble!
da Simplicidade Simples lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
da Simplicidade Simples working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
da Simplicidade Simples landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beane throwing hammer fists to the chest of da Simplicidade Simples. What's that going to do exactly?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, da Simplicidade Simples cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

da Simplicidade Simples is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Beane is surviving well by controlling da Simplicidade Simples's body position as best he can.
Beane is bucking up trying to escape but da Simplicidade Simples cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

da Simplicidade Simples looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
da Simplicidade Simples connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Beane wants to hold on but da Simplicidade Simples pushes him away.
da Simplicidade Simples working Beane over with strikes here.
da Simplicidade Simples blocks Beane's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Beane takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
da Simplicidade Simples scoring with strikes but Beane is staying in there.
da Simplicidade Simples has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Beane's face.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Beane really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Beane is squirming around, avoiding da Simplicidade Simples's attempts to control the action.
Beane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
da Simplicidade Simples scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Beane?

da Simplicidade Simples jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Beane manages to avoid the submission attempt.
da Simplicidade Simples wants to control but Beane is keeping him busy.
Beane regains half guard.
da Simplicidade Simples frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Beane is squirming around, avoiding da Simplicidade Simples's attempts to control the action.
da Simplicidade Simples in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
da Simplicidade Simples working the ground and pound effectively.

da Simplicidade Simples is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Beane has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Beane tries to hold on but da Simplicidade Simples pushes him away.
da Simplicidade Simples tries to control but Beane wriggling away.
da Simplicidade Simples working the ground and pound effectively.
Beane is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Beane throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
da Simplicidade Simples working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Beane tries to hold on but da Simplicidade Simples pushes him away.
Beane is trying desperately to improve position.
da Simplicidade Simples looking to control but Beane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
da Simplicidade Simples scoring with strikes but Beane is staying in there.
Beane tries to hold on but da Simplicidade Simples pushes him away.
Beane working to try and regain half guard.
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control but Beane is having none of it.
Beane working to try and regain half guard.
da Simplicidade Simples lands a big elbow.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
da Simplicidade Simples looking to control but Beane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
da Simplicidade Simples putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
da Simplicidade Simples with shots to the head and body - Beane looks very uncomfortable down there.
Beane is looking to get to half guard.
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control but he's not successful this time.
da Simplicidade Simples scores with a couple of good head shots there.
da Simplicidade Simples wants to control the pace but Beane is squirming around nicely.
da Simplicidade Simples controlling the position easily from mount.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
da Simplicidade Simples can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beane is looking to escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
da Simplicidade Simples looking to control and managing it successfully.
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control but Beane is having none of it.

We're going to have a standup here because Simplicio Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
da Simplicidade Simples throws a right and a left that Beane avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simplicio Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples had his way with Steve Beane in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Beane throws a right and a left that both miss.
da Simplicidade Simples misses with the combination.
Beane misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beane throws a right and a left that both miss.

da Simplicidade Simples gets a double leg takedown into Beane's guard.
Beane wants to sweep here but da Simplicidade Simples controlling him for the moment.
da Simplicidade Simples sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beane's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
da Simplicidade Simples is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Beane!

da Simplicidade Simples goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Beane is on top in guard.
Beane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as da Simplicidade Simples works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
da Simplicidade Simples looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beane trying to control but da Simplicidade Simples is working from the bottom.
da Simplicidade Simples looking for a sweep. Not yet da Simplicidade Simples, not yet.
da Simplicidade Simples pulls Beane in to control the position.
da Simplicidade Simples looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
da Simplicidade Simples misses with a jab to the body

and Beane counters with a takedown into side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Simplicidade Simples is trying to get back to half guard.
da Simplicidade Simples is not content to let Beane control the position.
da Simplicidade Simples dodges the ground and pound from Beane.
da Simplicidade Simples tries to bench press Beane off him but Beane keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
da Simplicidade Simples is not content to let Beane control the position.
Beane creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Beane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Beane creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
da Simplicidade Simples is looking to reverse the position.

Beane tries for a kimura but da Simplicidade Simples is defending well.
da Simplicidade Simples struggling a bit here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Beane tries to move to mount but da Simplicidade Simples blocks the move with his legs.
da Simplicidade Simples is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Beane off and has taken his back!
Will da Simplicidade Simples go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Beane turns into da Simplicidade Simples and is now in his guard.
Beane is in close to da Simplicidade Simples's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Beane throws a big right hand that misses.
da Simplicidade Simples controls Beane momentarily but Beane frees himself.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Beane cracks da Simplicidade Simples with a solid left hand.

da Simplicidade Simples working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Beane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
da Simplicidade Simples pulls Beane in close to prevent any damage.
da Simplicidade Simples preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
da Simplicidade Simples might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
da Simplicidade Simples manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Beane can't escape the position.
da Simplicidade Simples tries to control but Beane wriggling away.
Beane tries to hold on but da Simplicidade Simples pushes him away.
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beane is working to get back to half guard.
da Simplicidade Simples tries to control but Beane wriggling away.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

da Simplicidade Simples has hold of Beane's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Beane manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Beane is looking to get to half guard.
da Simplicidade Simples sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
da Simplicidade Simples looking to control but Beane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beane sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
da Simplicidade Simples works his foot free and advances to mount.
Beane is bucking up trying to escape but da Simplicidade Simples cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
da Simplicidade Simples raining down shots from the mount!
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control but Beane is having none of it.
da Simplicidade Simples pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control but he's not successful this time.
da Simplicidade Simples breaks from Beane's wrist control and lands an elbow.
da Simplicidade Simples connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Beane regains half guard.
Beane manages to get to full guard.
Steve Beane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simplicio Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beane keeping full guard, as da Simplicidade Simples tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Beane.
I think da Simplicidade Simples has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Simplicio Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Simplicio Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Simplicio Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples!

Simplicio Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples wins by unanimous decision!
Simplicio Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples is the new super heavyweight champion!