PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Simon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Alab ng Puso-Abra. Johny Hendricks is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Simon
vs
Hendricks

162 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
174 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Divinity 160Q for $150

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 Hilo, Scott Simon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johny Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks closes the distance looking to clinch

and Simon counters with a single leg into guard. Hendricks didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hendricks looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Simon wants to stand but Hendricks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Simon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks is controlling Simon's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Scott Simon just wasn't active enough.
Hendricks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simon defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Simon as Hendricks shoots in.
Hendricks tries to clinch but Simon moves away

and Simon counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Simon really is a fat lump.
Hendricks looking for a sweep but Simon has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Simon is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simon gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Hendricks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simon pinned against the cage. Simon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scott Simon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Hendricks.
Hendricks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hendricks somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks tries for a takedown but Simon circles away easily

so Simon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Simon wanted to stand there but Hendricks had control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Simon stopping the sweep attempt from Hendricks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Simon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nice takedown defense from Simon. No joy for Hendricks on that attempt.
Scott Simon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Hendricks misses

and Simon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hendricks's guard.

Hendricks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hendricks's guard.
Hendricks is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks looking to control.
Simon wants to get up but he can't break Hendricks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Scott Simon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hendricks fails with the takedown

so Simon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hendricks has a closed guard, preventing Simon from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Simon tries to stand but Hendricks is controlling from the bottom.
Simon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Scott Simon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Hendricks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to free his leg and advance position but Simon is retaining full guard.
Simon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hendricks moves in looking to clinch but Simon pushes him off.
Hendricks closes the distance but Simon moves to the side

and Simon counters with a single leg into guard. Hendricks didn't expect that.
Hendricks wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Scott Simon.
Hendricks looks for a takedown but Simon sprawls well.
Scott Simon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Hendricks.
Hendricks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hendricks has his takedown stuffed

and Simon counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Simon dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Simon moves out of range of the body kick.
Hendricks fails with a takedown attempt.
Hendricks fails with the takedown

and Simon counters with a takedown into side control.
Hendricks bucks up and tries to throw Simon off but instead Simon has got his back!
Simon is looking to stand but he's in a difficult position to do so.
Hendricks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simon controlling well, preventing Hendricks from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simon decides to get back to his feet. A strange decision but one that the crowd certainly appreciate.
Simon stuffs the takedown.
Scott Simon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Hendricks.
Simon swats away the attempt to clinch by Hendricks.
Hendricks wants to clinch but Simon slips to the side

so Simon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hendricks is looking to sweep but instead, Simon has passed into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks wants to improve his position but Simon is controlling well.
Simon wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

We're going to have a standup here because Scott Simon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Simon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simon wants it to stay on the feet.
Hendricks moves in looking to clinch but Simon pushes him off.
Hendricks moves to clinch but Simon breaks away

and Simon counters with a single leg into guard. Hendricks didn't expect that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hendricks can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hendricks looking for a guillotine here but Simon defends easily.
Hendricks has a closed guard, preventing Simon from standing up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Simon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simon, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Simon!
In defeat, Johny Hendricks stepped up to the mic, saying 'We will rise again.!'.