PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ZPrizzy Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Deuces . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

ZPrizzy Simmons
vs
James

180 cm
21
210 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

194 cm
24
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, ZPrizzy Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam James!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with a takedown attempt - Simmons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simmons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simmons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Liam James has been cut.
Simmons stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

James shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than James was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
James landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
James prevents Simmons from getting the reversal.
Simmons trying desperately to get to his feet.
James is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Simmons tries to buck James off but he can't manage it.
Simmons is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simmons. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James looking to finish Simmons with some ground and pound. This is bad for Simmons!
Simmons throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Simmons throwing hammer fists to the chest of James. What's that going to do exactly?
A nice elbow there by James.
Simmons is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
James lands a nice shot to the head.
James with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet.
James is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Simmons can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is trying desperately to improve position.
James unloading with bombs!
Simmons is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by James.

Simmons bucks James off and manages to get back to his feet!
Some wild striking there from Simmons.
Simmons stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simmons wants it to stay on the feet.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
ZPrizzy Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam James.
Simmons throws a right and a left that both miss.

James gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simmons manages to escape and get back to his feet!

James closes the distance and clinches.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Simmons controls his hands.
James keeps control of Simmons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simmons has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simmons pulls him back up using the underhooks.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Simmons pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Simmons lands a jab to the head.
Simmons throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Simmons does it's job there.
Horrible takedown by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Simmons which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons scores with a shot to the body.
James slips a jab and a cross from Simmons.
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Simmons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
James looks gassed!
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Simmons. Simmons gets slowly back to his feet.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simmons but Simmons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simmons scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.
Simmons scores with a hook.
Simmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simmons fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that ZPrizzy Simmons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Liam James's cut.
That's time! Simmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Simmons throws a one two combo.
Simmons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
ZPrizzy Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
Simmons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Simmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simmons to score with a decent uppercut.
Simmons misses with a series of wild punches.
Simmons fails to land with a series of punches.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simmons sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simmons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simmons's waist but Simmons gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
James needs to keep his hands up - Simmons had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simmons as he avoids it easily.
ZPrizzy Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam James.
James is breathing heavily.
A cross from Simmons lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Simmons.
Simmons scores with a jab to the jaw.
James slips a jab and a cross from Simmons.
James checks the leg kick.
Simmons displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
James shoots in for a double leg but Simmons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A left and a right from Simmons both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Simmons counters with a one-two to the body.

That has opened up Liam James's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Simmons.
Simmons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Simmons.
Nice uppercut lands for Simmons. That snapped James's head back.
James fails with a takedown attempt.

Simmons gets a double leg takedown into James's guard.

Simmons decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Simmons.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Simmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

James closes the distance and clinches.

Simmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
ZPrizzy Simmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Simmons misses with the combination.
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James thows a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
Simmons throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simmons off to one side.
Simmons misses with a wild combination.
Simmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simmons to the ground. Simmons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simmons scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice combination there by Simmons.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
ZPrizzy Simmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Simmons lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Simmons.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simmons misses with the combination.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ZPrizzy Simmons dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Liam James's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Simmons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simmons swinging wildly here.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simmons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
Simmons misses with a two punch combination.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simmons finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Simmons scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Simmons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James shoots for a takedown but Simmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simmons scores with a jab to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

James closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Simmons did well to prevent James getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Simmons is trying to stand.
James is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
James is stalling here. Simmons is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! James seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Simmons has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
James is looking for a sweep.

Simmons stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Simmons gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simmons's efforts to push away.

Simmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simmons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simmons connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.

James scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons is not content to let James control the position.
Simmons looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons moves into full guard.

Simmons has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes James off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
James dodges the punch combination from Simmons.
Simmons throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James looks for the body kick but Simmons saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Simmons. No joy for James on that attempt.
ZPrizzy Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam James.
Simmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James shoots in and drives through. Simmons sprawls well.
Simmons lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.
Simmons misses with the combination.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body punch from Simmons.
Simmons throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simmons circles away.
Simmons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Simmons.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Simmons throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James dives in and grabs Simmons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simmons pushes down on James's head and hops out.
Liam James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ZPrizzy Simmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simmons lands with an overhand left.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZPrizzy Simmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simmons, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for ZPrizzy Simmons!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for ZPrizzy Simmons!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for ZPrizzy Simmons!

ZPrizzy Simmons wins by unanimous decision!