PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Vasconcelos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronek Simson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Vasconcelos
vs
Simson

178 cm
19
178 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
21
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lucas Vasconcelos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bronek Simson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasconcelos has a takedown stuffed.
Simson scores with a hook to the body. Vasconcelos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vasconcelos fails with a takedown attempt.

Simson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Simson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vasconcelos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vasconcelos is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Simson tries to control but Vasconcelos wriggling away.
Vasconcelos tries to buck Simson off but he can't manage it.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simson prevents Vasconcelos from getting the reversal.
Simson looking to control but Vasconcelos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vasconcelos is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simson throwing strikes here but Vasconcelos is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Simson wants to control the pace but Vasconcelos is squirming around nicely.
Simson working the ground and pound effectively.
Vasconcelos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simson looking to control but Vasconcelos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
You get the feeling that Vasconcelos really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Vasconcelos manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simson passes to side control.
Vasconcelos struggling a bit here.
Simson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vasconcelos keeps working.
Vasconcelos is looking to regain half guard here but Simson keeps moving and retains side control.
Simson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vasconcelos!
Vasconcelos tries to buck Simson off but Simson takes his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simson not allowing Vasconcelos to control his hands.
Vasconcelos covering up well under a series of strikes from Simson.
Simson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Simson tries to keep control of the position but Vasconcelos is staying busy.
Simson avoiding Vasconcelos 's attempts to control his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Simson working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronek Simson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Vasconcelos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simson is fending him off so far but Vasconcelos persists. Nope, Simson circles away and we're back to standing.

Simson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Simson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Simson working for a guillotine from mount but Vasconcelos is in no mood to give up.
Vasconcelos is desperately trying to improve his position but Simson has a good base and remains in mount.
Simson wants to control the pace but Vasconcelos is squirming around nicely.
Vasconcelos working to try and regain half guard.
Simson avoids the attempt from Vasconcelos to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasconcelos is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Simson unloads with some shots from mount but Vasconcelos bucks and avoids them well.
Simson lands a big shot there that rocks Vasconcelos but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vasconcelos is trying to stand but he's just given Simson his back.
Vasconcelos biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Vasconcelos is taking damage to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasconcelos avoids the strikes from Simson.
Will Simson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Simson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Vasconcelos is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Vasconcelos looking very determined here, making life difficult for Simson.
Vasconcelos trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Will Simson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Vasconcelos controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simson scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Vasconcelos is looking for a way out.
Simson is looking to control Vasconcelos but Vasconcelos is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Simson avoiding Vasconcelos 's attempts to control his hands.
Simson is striking well from the back but Vasconcelos escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Simson prevents Vasconcelos from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasconcelos trying to control here.
Simson wants to get back to his feet.
Simson stops Vasconcelos from getting back to his feet.
Simson is looking to take a break and control but Vasconcelos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Simson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vasconcelos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasconcelos tries to roll over but Simson keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronek Simson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Simson scores with a hook to the body. Vasconcelos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vasconcelos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simson tries to avoid it but Vasconcelos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simson to the ground. Simson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lucas Vasconcelos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasconcelos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simson circles away.

Vasconcelos tries to keep at a distance but Simson has taken the fight into the clinch.

Simson successfully pulls guard.
Vasconcelos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simson on the ground.
Vasconcelos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Simson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vasconcelos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vasconcelos throws a big right hand that misses.
Vasconcelos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simson's guard.
Vasconcelos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasconcelos throwing strikes from guard but Simson blocks nicely.
Vasconcelos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Simson trying to control but Vasconcelos is having none of it.
Bronek Simson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vasconcelos tries to hold on but Simson postures up.

Simson wants to finish this one by submission but Vasconcelos is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Simson.
Bronek Simson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasconcelos working to try and regain half guard.
Vasconcelos is squirming around, avoiding Simson's attempts to control the action.
Vasconcelos squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simson controlling from the full mount.
Simson wants to control the pace but Vasconcelos is squirming around nicely.
Vasconcelos tries to lock up and control but Simson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Simson tries to control but Vasconcelos wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simson controlling from mount.
Simson tries to control but Vasconcelos wriggling away.
Lucas Vasconcelos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bronek Simson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Vasconcelos dives in and grabs Simson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simson pushes down on Vasconcelos's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Vasconcelos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasconcelos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Simson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vasconcelos is refusing to be controlled, as Simson sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bronek Simson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronek Simson!