PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Linke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Linke comes to the cage accompanied by Dr. Dre - Still D.R.E.. Simmons has chosen country grammer as his entrance music. Tom Linke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Linke
vs
Simmons

188 cm
25
212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
34
209 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Fury Nutrition Inc.
Backyard Fighting

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Linke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manny Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Simmons as Linke shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Simmons.
Simmons scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Simmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tom Linke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Simmons feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Linke's calf.
Linke wants to clinch but Simmons slips to the side
and Simmons counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Simmons.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Simmons has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons swats away the attempt to clinch by Linke.
Linke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Simmons lands with a nice body punch.
Simmons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simmons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Linke under the eye.
Linke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simmons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Linke misses with a lunging right hand
and Simmons counters with a one-two to the body.

Linke forces Simmons back against the cage and clinches.
Simmons has Linke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Linke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Linke tries for a takedown but Simmons manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Linke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Linke looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Linke is working for takedown but Simmons is calmly controlling the position for now.

Simmons has Linke pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Simmons pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Linke tumbling to the mat - Simmons dives into Linke's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Simmons pushes down on Linke's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Simmons is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Linke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simmons.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons tries to stand but can't do so whilst Linke controls his leg.

Linke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Simmons is working for a submission of some sort.
Linke is trying to maintain the position but Simmons is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Simmons is looking for a kimura but Linke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simmons to get the leverage.
Simmons is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Simmons is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Linke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Linke is looking for a sweep. Simmons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

Linke actively working from the bottom here.
Simmons tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linke looks like he's trying to stand up.
Linke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simmons is working away from the top position though.

Simmons seems to be looking for submissions.
Linke tries to kick Simmons off but Simmons keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Linke is looking to control Simmons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Linke avoid being mounted?

Simmons is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Simmons stands up out of the half guard.
Linke tries to close the distance and clinch but Simmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Linke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Linke misses with a left hand
and Simmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simmons moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Linke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simmons lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Linke goes down and covers up as Simmons starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Simmons!
Manny Simmons decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.