PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Curry
vs
Simmons

207 cm
18
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
19
299 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthur Curry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Simmons drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curry is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Simmons is pushing down on Curry's leg trying to pass to half guard. Curry is fighting to maintain full guard but Simmons has managed to sneak the leg through.
Simmons seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Curry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Simmons seems content to control.
Curry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simmons is looking to stall here but Curry recovers full guard.
Simmons pushing down on Curry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simmons lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Curry's coaches at Imperium MMA Gym(4 Sprbt 4*+)(15 Coach)$850 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Curry gets full guard.
Simmons tries to free his leg and advance position but Curry is retaining full guard.
Simmons trying to control but Curry is working from the bottom.
Curry trying to control the position.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Curry keeps moving.
Curry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simmons on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Simmons.
Simmons shoots in looking for a takedown. Curry tries to sprawl out of it but Simmons keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Curry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Arthur Curry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Curry slaps away a takedown attempt from Simmons, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simmons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Curry swivels and escapes.
Arthur Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simmons.
Curry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simmons.
Simmons tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Curry defends well and Simmons ends up having to push Curry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curry is pressed up against the cage. Simmons has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Curry down to the mat. Curry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Simmons closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Curry's guard.
Simmons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Curry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Curry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simmons.
Curry trying to keep a closed guard but Simmons is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simmons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simmons wants to pass the guard but Curry is keeping the position.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Curry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curry is looking to sweep but instead, Simmons has passed into half guard.
Curry is refusing to be controlled, as Simmons sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Curry trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Simmons dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Simmons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Curry doesn't seem bothered though.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simmons shoots for a double leg takedown but Curry sprawls well. He's pushed Simmons's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simmons takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like John Simmons has been cut.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Curry as he jumps to the side.
Arthur Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simmons.
Simmons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simmons dives in and grabs Curry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Curry pushes down on Simmons's head and hops out.
Simmons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Curry swivels and escapes.
A slow jab from Simmons misses its intended target.
Curry throws a leg kick which misses Simmons's front leg but catches the back leg as Simmons tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons dives in for a single leg takedown but Curry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Curry swings wildly with an uppercut but Simmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Simmons as Curry tries to tie him up.
Simmons is working for takedown but Curry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Curry throws a punch but it's blocked by Simmons.
Curry tries to throw a body punch but Simmons avoids it by throwing Curry back against the cage.
Curry prevents a takedown attempt there.
Curry struggles to land a body shot inside as Simmons controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Curry slowing the pace effectively.

Simmons gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Curry gets back to full guard.
Simmons preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons trying to control but Curry is working from the bottom.
Simmons throwing strikes from guard but Curry blocks nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simmons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Curry has Simmons pulled in close to control his posture.
Curry keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons looking to pass the guard.
Simmons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Curry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simmons is one step ahead there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Simmons working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

The ref stands the fighters back up. John Simmons was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simmons.
Simmons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Curry throws a quick inside leg kick.
Simmons misses with a body shot.

Simmons shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Curry manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Curry has Simmons pulled in close to control his posture.
Curry keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simmons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Simmons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Simmons's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Simmons.
Simmons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simmons tries to score a power double leg takedown but Curry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simmons somewhat.

Curry lands a big head kick that sends Simmons tumbling to the mat! Curry takes a step backwards and waves Simmons back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons shoots in and drives through. Curry sprawls well.
Arthur Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simmons.
Simmons shoots in for a double leg but Curry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simmons avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arthur Curry is winning the standup battle so far.
Simmons darts in looking for a takedown but Curry gets double underhooks and turns Simmons into the cage.

Curry manages to break the clinch.
Curry scores with a spinning back kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons tries to score a power double leg takedown but Curry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simmons somewhat.
Curry scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Curry, right into the meat.
Nice body kick from Curry.
Curry lands a brutal head kick. Simmons looks out on his feet and Curry throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Arthur Curry!
Arthur Curry is the new super heavyweight champion!