PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dariusz Karlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyle Simans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Karlowski
vs
Simans

198 cm
21
265 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

200 cm
19
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dariusz Karlowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lyle Simans!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simans on the wrong end of a nice jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Karlowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karlowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Simans gets a double leg takedown into Karlowski's guard.
Simans throwing strikes but missing.
Karlowski wants to stand and escape but Simans is having none of it.
Karlowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karlowski keeping full guard, as Simans tries to pass.
Simans wants to control from the top but Karlowski keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simans prevents Karlowski from getting back to his feet.
Karlowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Simans postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Karlowski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Simans, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karlowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Karlowski cracks Simans with a solid left hand.

Simans working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karlowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karlowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Karlowski is looking to stand up but Simans won't let him.
Simans trying to control the position here.
Simans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Simans 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Karlowski is looking to escape.

Simans is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karlowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Simans is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Simans wants to work for an arm triangle but Karlowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karlowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Simans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Simans is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karlowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karlowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simans on the ground.
Simans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karlowski keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlowski is trying to stand.

Simans is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Simans is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karlowski is just riding it out for now. Simans eventually gives up the hold.

Simans is working for a submission of some sort.
Karlowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Simans.
Karlowski is staying active underneath Simans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Simans is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karlowski keeps working.

Simans is working for a kimura but Karlowski is defending it quite comfortably.

Simans is looking for a kimura but Karlowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simans to get the leverage.

Simans is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simans passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Karlowski!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Simans working for a submission but Karlowski is keeping him at bay.

Simans is working for a guillotine from mount but Karlowski frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyle Simans dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Karlowski moves in looking to clinch but Simans pushes him off.
Karlowski tries for a takedown but Simans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simans stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simans wants it to stay on the feet.

Karlowski gets caught flat footed, as Simans shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Simans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simans trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Simans drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simans jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Simans showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simans advances to half guard.
Simans not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Simans is trying to control. Karlowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simans might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Karlowski kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Simans is trying for a kimura here. Karlowski looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Simans wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lyle Simans!