PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lilly Lillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dwayne Simmons has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Simmons
vs
Lillan

180 cm
22
199 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

175 cm
20
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwayne Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lilly Lillan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Simmons scores with a takedown into Lillan's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Simmons throwing strikes but missing.
Simmons trying to control but Lillan is working from the bottom.
Simmons wanted to stand there but Lillan had control of the position.
Simmons won't allow Lillan to sweep him here.
Lillan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lillan thows a huge punch but Simmons dodges it nicely.
Lillan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lillan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simmons's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lillan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simmons's head.
Lillan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Simmons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lillan on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lillan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lillan working the head and body with strikes.
Lillan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simmons's head.
Lillan throws a strike but Simmons avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lillan trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Lillan pushing down on Simmons's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lillan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simmons defending well though.
Lillan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lillan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Simmons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Lillan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lillan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lillan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lillan slips a nice elbow through Simmons's hands, connecting with Simmons's forehead.
Lillan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lillan working the head and body with strikes.
Lillan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simmons defending well though.
Lillan slips a nice elbow through Simmons's hands, connecting with Simmons's forehead.
Lillan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lillan working Simmons over with strikes.
Lillan winds up and cracks Simmons with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lillan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Simmons is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lillan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oh Simmons is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lillan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Simmons seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lillan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lillan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lillan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simmons defending well though.
Lillan trying to control the action but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Lillan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lillan throwing shots but Simmons is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Lillan there.
Simmons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lillan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lillan lands a nice short elbow.
Lillan wants to control but Simmons is keeping him busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lillan thows a huge punch but Simmons dodges it nicely.
Lillan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lillan winds up and cracks Simmons with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lillan throwing shots but Simmons is blocking nicely.
Lillan controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lilly Lillan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Simmons stuffs the takedown.
Dwayne Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lillan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simmons defends it nicely.
Lillan looks for a takedown but Simmons sprawls well.
Dwayne Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lilly Lillan.
Lillan fails to land the takedown.
Lillan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lillan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Simmons.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lillan sprawls well. Lillan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simmons gets slowly back to his feet.

Simmons shoots in and bounces Lillan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lillan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lillan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lillan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lillan is trying to control. Simmons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lillan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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. Lillan connects with a nice short shot to Simmons's temple.
Lillan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simmons defending well though.
Nice strikes from Lillan there.
Lillan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lillan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lillan trying to control the action but Simmons is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lillan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Simmons is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lillan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Simmons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lillan.
Lillan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lillan drops an elbow to the side of Simmons's head.
Lillan is controlling the pace.
Lillan throwing shots but Simmons is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lillan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lillan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lillan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Simmons with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Simmons on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lillan thows a huge punch but Simmons dodges it nicely.
Lillan slips a nice elbow through Simmons's hands, connecting with Simmons's forehead.
Lillan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lillan sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Simmons! Oh, Simmons is in big trouble! Lillan lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lilly Lillan!