PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiemon Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irvin Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross has chosen Harlem Shake as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Simmons
vs
Ross

210 cm
25
200 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

187 cm
18
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tiemon Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Irvin Ross!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simmons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ross.
Simmons connects with an inside leg kick.
Simmons misses with a wild combination.
Ross goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Simmons closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ross circles away.
Ross lands with a nice combination. Simmons backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Tiemon Simmons has been cut.

Ross shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Simmons is trying to defend but Ross finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Simmons really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Simmons keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ross scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ross 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.
Simmons controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ross throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simmons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ross pulls his head out easily.
Simmons is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ross's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ross's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ross is trying to get to his feet but he's left his neck exposed and Simmons manages to sink in a rear naked choke! Great counter grappling by Simmons!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tiemon Simmons!