PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xxtreme MMA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ice Simeria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

MMA
vs
Simeria

200 cm
21
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
216 lbs
2 - 10 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xxtreme MMA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ice Simeria!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MMA slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Simeria looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Simeria shoots in looking for a takedown. MMA tries to sprawl out of it but Simeria keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MMA manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A left lands for MMA.
MMA feints and then cracks Simeria's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simeria down.

MMA shoots in and bounces Simeria off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
MMA throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simeria works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

MMA decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simeria, up you get!
Ice Simeria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MMA thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Simeria if he has to take too many more of those.

Simeria gets caught flat footed, as MMA shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simeria wants to sweep here but MMA controlling him for the moment.
MMA will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

MMA gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
MMA lands a two punch combo.

MMA instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MMA breaks from the clinch.

Simeria gets caught flat footed, as MMA shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
MMA works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MMA is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
MMA in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
MMA is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Simeria can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MMA lands a big shot there that rocks Simeria but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
MMA trying to control but Simeria is having none of it.
MMA fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
MMA postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Simeria looks a forlorn figure.
Simeria wants to control but MMA is having none of it.

MMA is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeria shoots and misses

and MMA counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MMA preventing the sweep.
Simeria is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Simeria working a defensive guard here.
Simeria wants to get back to his feet but MMA is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
MMA is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Simeria is trying to control the position but MMA postures up.
MMA won't allow Simeria to sweep him here.
Simeria wants to stand and escape but MMA is having none of it.

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

MMA shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. MMA showed some decent athleticism there.
MMA wants to free his trapped foot but Simeria is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeria gets back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MMA preventing the sweep.
MMA postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MMA is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Simeria wants to stand up but MMA is controlling him.

Simeria is working an open guard so MMA takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

MMA clinches up against the cage.

MMA breaks the clinch.
Simeria tries to clinch up

and MMA counters with a takedown into side control.
MMA is chipping away with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MMA grinds an elbow into Simeria's temple.

MMA tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MMA slows the pace down.

MMA has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simeria stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MMA.
Simeria throws a sloppy head kick
and MMA counters with a flying knee. Nice.

MMA gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xxtreme MMA dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

MMA drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

MMA 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.
Simeria throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
MMA lands a couple of decent looking shots.
MMA stands and throws Simeria's legs to the side, diving into side control.

MMA decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Simeria tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and MMA counters with a nice double leg into side control. Simeria won't be happy with that.
MMA landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Simeria manages to work his way to half guard, despite MMA's best efforts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simeria makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simeria.
Simeria is trying to control the position but MMA postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MMA stopping the sweep attempt from Simeria.
MMA pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simeria is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simeria is on top in guard.
MMA has control of Simeria's left arm, preventing Simeria from doing any damage.
MMA is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simeria can do to turn this around?

MMA had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Simeria is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. MMA Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Simeria's back instead.
MMA has Simeria flattened out and is raining down punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MMA is punishing Simeria with strikes - can he finish him?!

MMA looking for the choke but no joy.
Simeria is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by MMA.

MMA working for a choke but Simeria is defending well.

MMA is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Simeria defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Good control from MMA.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MMA loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Simeria hold on?
Simeria wants to escape the position.
MMA is riding his opponent, not letting Simeria buck him off.
Simeria rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ground and pound from MMA.

MMA gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Simeria misses with a body kick.

MMA shoots in and bounces Simeria off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
MMA throwing strikes but missing.

MMA stands up from Simeria's guard - MMA perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MMA closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Simeria to the mat! Simeria manages to get full guard.
MMA wants to control from the top but Simeria keeps moving.
MMA postures up and lands a big shot to Simeria's brow.
MMA scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Simeria keeping moving, preventing MMA from controlling successfully.

MMA decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simeria, up you get!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

MMA forces Simeria back against the cage and clinches.

MMA breaks from the clinch.
MMA looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xxtreme MMA dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Simeria shoots and misses
and Simeria takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

MMA darts in and clinches Simeria up against the cage.

MMA has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Simeria regains guard immediately.
Simeria throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
MMA pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simeria is keeping the position for now.
MMA has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Simeria escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MMA gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MMA scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
MMA postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simeria is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Xxtreme MMA overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MMA sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Simeria's guard.
Simeria moves into full guard.
MMA is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MMA pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simeria is keeping the position for now.
Simeria throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
MMA sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Simeria's guard.
MMA controlling the action here.
MMA prevents Simeria from improving his position.
MMA content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MMA passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Simeria!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MMA lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

MMA looking to secure an arm triangle but Simeria defends it well.

MMA stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Xxtreme MMA is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MMA throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MMA will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MMA, right into the meat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Simeria crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from MMA - the referee stops the clock and Simeria gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says MMA. Simeria manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

MMA shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
MMA lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

MMA decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

MMA moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeria tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simeria wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MMA has him pressed against the cage.

MMA breaks from the clinch.
Simeria slips a jab and a cross from MMA.

MMA clinches up with Simeria and pushes him back against the cage.

MMA gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Simeria wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with MMA in particular looking to stall.

MMA stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Simeria to get to his feet.
Simeria throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and MMA decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Simeria's guard.

MMA gets to his feet - Simeria follows without any prompting.
Simeria takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simeria has his takedown stuffed

so MMA counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Xxtreme MMA has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Simeria.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MMA gets to his feet - Simeria follows without any prompting.

MMA forces Simeria back against the cage and clinches.
MMA scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from MMA - that landed with a thud.

MMA works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Simeria tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MMA slips nicely into half guard.
Simeria is looking to control MMA's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simeria avoid being mounted?
Simeria is looking to improve his position.
Simeria trying to hold on to MMA's head to control him but MMA postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MMA thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Simeria looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ice Simeria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simeria throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xxtreme MMA showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MMA has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:25
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xxtreme MMA!