PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cory Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. This should be fireworks!

Simmons
vs
Williams

181 cm
18
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cory Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Williams!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left and a right from Simmons both land. Nice combination.
Simmons jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Simmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Williams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams prevents Simmons from improving his position.
Williams is pressing down on Simmons's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simmons is holding on for now.
Simmons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
Williams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.

We're going to have a standup here because Cory Simmons wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice body punch from Simmons.
Simmons lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Williams backs up against the cage.
Simmons tries to clinch up.
Simmons moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Simmons lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams looks winded!
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simmons avoids it really well and circles away.
Simmons wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Simmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cory Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Williams.
Simmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simmons scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Simmons.
Simmons cracks Williams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs.
Simmons lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Simmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donk. Simmons catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simmons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Simmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Simmons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Simmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Simmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simmons pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simmons misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simmons.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams blocking some punches.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simmons throws a head punch that misses.
Simmons throws a head punch that misses.
Simmons working aggressively here.
Williams jumps guard but Simmons stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Simmons misses with some punches.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Simmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Simmons gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Simmons misses with some punches.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simmons gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Simmons throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simmons.
Simmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simmons throws a head punch that misses.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams is looking to take this one to the mat.
Simmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Simmons fails to land.
Simmons working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Simmons.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Williams has Simmons pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Simmons manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simmons lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cory Simmons dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Simmons throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Simmons misses with a double jab.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
Simmons lands a jab to the nose.
Simmons is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Simmons lands a jab to Williams's midsection.
Simmons is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Simmons thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
Simmons tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Simmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simmons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Simmons moves into the clinch successfully.
Simmons scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons throws a head punch that misses.
Simmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simmons prevents a body shot from Williams.
Simmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams tries for a takedown but Simmons manages to get underhooks.
Simmons lands an uppercut.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Simmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simmons misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Simmons fails to land.
Simmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simmons avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cory Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Williams.
Williams blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simmons.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Simmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Simmons fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Simmons throws a head punch that misses.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Simmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simmons throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Simmons fails to land.
Simmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simmons.
Williams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simmons has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Simmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simmons.
Simmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simmons misses with the head strike.
Simmons misses with the head strike.
Williams blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Simmons.
Simmons has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams blocking some punches.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Simmons has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Simmons has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Simmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cory Simmons dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Simmons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
Cory Simmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Simmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simmons scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Simmons.
Simmons lands a body shot.
Simmons connects with a body shot.
Simmons lands a jab to the head.
Simmons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cory Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Simmons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams's head backwards.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Simmons.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Simmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Simmons scores with a nice head shot.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Simmons scores with a hook.
Simmons lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Simmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simmons lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Simmons scores with a nice strike.
Simmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simmons scores with a body shot.
Simmons connects with a jab.
Simmons moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Simmons is looking to wear down Williams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Simmons tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simmons lands the left hand.
Simmons tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons lands a jab.
Cory Simmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simmons doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.

Simmons takes the fight into the clinch.
Simmons working aggressively here.
Simmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Simmons lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Simmons working aggressively here.
Simmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simmons has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Simmons misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simmons throws a head punch that misses.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Simmons working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Simmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Williams trying to stall but Simmons improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simmons is defending well.
Simmons misses with the head strike.
Simmons working aggressively here.
Simmons has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simmons.
Simmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
A head punch on the inside from Simmons fails to land.
Simmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cory Simmons has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simmons throws a head punch that misses.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simmons misses with the head strike.
Simmons throws a head punch that misses.

Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simmons stalks Williams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Williams's face. Williams staggers backwards, shaken.
Simmons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Roy Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Williams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cory 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory Simmons!