PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simplicio Simplorio Da Simplicidade Simples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Edwards (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.

Simplorio Da Simplicidade Simples
vs
Edwards

198 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simplicio Simplorio Da Simplicidade Simples!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards tries to move into range but Da Simplicidade Simples moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Da Simplicidade Simples as he avoids it easily.
Edwards takes one to the chin there.
Da Simplicidade Simples throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Edwards counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries to kick Edwards off but Edwards keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Da Simplicidade Simples knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edwards on the ground.

Edwards is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Edwards tries to pass the half guard into mount. Da Simplicidade Simples knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Edwards tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Da Simplicidade Simples.
Edwards prevents Da Simplicidade Simples from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Simplicidade Simples is refusing to be controlled, as Edwards sits in half guard.
Edwards stops Da Simplicidade Simples from getting back to his feet.
Da Simplicidade Simples on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Da Simplicidade Simples tries to get out of the position.
Da Simplicidade Simples trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Simplicidade Simples keeps working.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Edwards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries to kick Edwards off but Edwards keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Edwards is working for a kimura but Da Simplicidade Simples is defending it quite comfortably.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries to kick Edwards off but Edwards keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two 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.
Edwards seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Da Simplicidade Simples does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Edwards stops Da Simplicidade Simples from getting back to his feet.
Edwards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Da Simplicidade Simples is looking to escape.
Da Simplicidade Simples is breathing heavily.

Edwards stands up and beckons Da Simplicidade Simples to join him on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards falls off balance throwing a combination
and Da Simplicidade Simples cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simplicio Simplorio Da Simplicidade Simples is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Simplicidade Simples misses with a lunging right hand
and Edwards counters with a head kick.
Da Simplicidade Simples throws a right hand that misses

and Edwards counters with a shoot takedown. Da Simplicidade Simples fights it but they end up in guard.
Edwards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edwards stops Da Simplicidade Simples from standing up.
Edwards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Edwards forces his way into half guard.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Edwards manages to move to mount!
Da Simplicidade Simples is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards looking to control but Da Simplicidade Simples is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Da Simplicidade Simples wants to get back to his feet.
Edwards trying to control but Da Simplicidade Simples is having none of it.
Da Simplicidade Simples squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards looking to control but Da Simplicidade Simples is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Edwards dominated that round.
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.

Edwards closes the distance and clinches up with Da Simplicidade Simples, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes Da Simplicidade Simples against the cage but Da Simplicidade Simples circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edwards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Da Simplicidade Simples scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Edwards doesn't seem bothered though.
Simplicio Simplorio Da Simplicidade Simples is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Simplicidade Simples throws a series of strikes that have Edwards backpedaling.
Da Simplicidade Simples swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edwards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Da Simplicidade Simples lands with a right hand.
Da Simplicidade Simples throws a combination. Edwards tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Horrible takedown by Edwards or perhaps it was just good defense by Da Simplicidade Simples which made him look bad.
Da Simplicidade Simples lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Da Simplicidade Simples dips to his left and cracks Edwards with an uppercut!
Da Simplicidade Simples is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Da Simplicidade Simples swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edwards looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simplicio Simplorio Da Simplicidade Simples seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Simplicidade Simples swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Simplicidade Simples works over Edwards's head and body with a nice combination.
Edwards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Da Simplicidade Simples swivels and escapes.
Simplicio Simplorio Da Simplicidade Simples has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Edwards.
Da Simplicidade Simples lands a head shot.
Da Simplicidade Simples lands a lovely overhand right.
Da Simplicidade Simples lands a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Edwards. Those never looked like landing.
Edwards closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Donk. Da Simplicidade Simples catches Edwards right on the button with a cross.
Edwards has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Da Simplicidade Simples finds it's way round the side to connect with Edwards's head.
Da Simplicidade Simples dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Da Simplicidade Simples. Beautiful body shot.
Da Simplicidade Simples misses with a wild combination.
Da Simplicidade Simples listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is looking to score with low kicks.
Da Simplicidade Simples looks to land a combination. Edwards sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Da Simplicidade Simples smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Da Simplicidade Simples ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good exchange - Da Simplicidade Simples coming out on top.
Da Simplicidade Simples connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Da Simplicidade Simples swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Edwards counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Edwards prevents Da Simplicidade Simples from getting back to his feet.
Da Simplicidade Simples is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Edwards dives into side control.
Da Simplicidade Simples is trying to buck Edwards off.
Edwards cracks Da Simplicidade Simples with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards trying to control the position but Da Simplicidade Simples is working away.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries to escape but Edwards is in control.
Edwards trying to control the position but Da Simplicidade Simples is working away.
Edwards looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Da Simplicidade Simples is avoiding damage well.
Da Simplicidade Simples is pushing Edwards's head away, looking to escape. Edwards manages to hold on to the position though.
Edwards wants to stand but Da Simplicidade Simples is controlling his arm.

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.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries to escape but Edwards is in control.

Edwards stands up.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Da Simplicidade Simples keeps it at a distance.
Da Simplicidade Simples throws out a powerful jab.
Da Simplicidade Simples is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Da Simplicidade Simples misses with a double jab.

Edwards rushes Da Simplicidade Simples and presses him up against the cage.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries to circle away but Edwards has him pinned against the cage.
Edwards is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Da Simplicidade Simples pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Edwards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Da Simplicidade Simples's efforts to push away.
Da Simplicidade Simples wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sean Edwards will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A punch lands to the side of Edwards 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Da Simplicidade Simples lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Da Simplicidade Simples throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards.
Da Simplicidade Simples lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Da Simplicidade Simples defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edwards.
Da Simplicidade Simples showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edwards.
Edwards takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Da Simplicidade Simples connects with a jab.
Da Simplicidade Simples throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Simplicidade Simples throws an off balance right hand

and Edwards counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Da Simplicidade Simples is trying to break free.

Edwards manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Simplicidade Simples landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Simplicidade Simples throws a strike but Edwards rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards prevents Da Simplicidade Simples from getting back to his feet.
Da Simplicidade Simples keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Edwards stops Da Simplicidade Simples from standing up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Da Simplicidade Simples is wriggling around but Edwards manages to pass to half guard.
Simplicio Simplorio Da Simplicidade Simples has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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 Edwards control the position.
Da Simplicidade Simples is trying to stand back up but Edwards is controlling him
Edwards is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Da Simplicidade Simples wants to get back to his feet.
Sean Edwards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edwards seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Da Simplicidade Simples looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sean Edwards has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Da Simplicidade Simples misses with a two punch combination.
Edwards closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Edwards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edwards slips a jab and a cross from Da Simplicidade Simples.

Edwards looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Da Simplicidade Simples!
Da Simplicidade Simples wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Da Simplicidade Simples is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Da Simplicidade Simples is trying to stand up.
Edwards wants to control the pace but Da Simplicidade Simples is squirming around nicely.
Da Simplicidade Simples is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Edwards misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards blocks Da Simplicidade Simples's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Sean Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Da Simplicidade Simples flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Edwards winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Edwards!