PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ron Simon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Attila Ghuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Attila Ghuta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Simon
vs
Ghuta

170 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
21
192 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ron Simon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Attila Ghuta!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Simon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Simon throws an elbow that misses. Ghuta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simon's guard. Nice move by Ghuta!
Simon keeping moving, preventing Ghuta from controlling successfully.
Ghuta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simon trying to control the position.
Ghuta postures up in Simon's guard and throws a big left but Simon blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghuta's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ron Simon.
Simon moves in looking to clinch but Ghuta pushes him off.

Simon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ghuta's guard.
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ghuta is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghuta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simon is controlling him.
Ghuta has momentary wrist control but Simon slips an elbow through the middle.
Simon stops Ghuta from standing up.
We've been hearing that Simon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghuta keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Ghuta is keeping the position.

Ghuta wriggles free and stands up.

Simon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ghuta!
Simon is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghuta takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Ghuta explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Simon drives through with a takedown into Ghuta's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simon is looking to pass into half guard but Ghuta pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ghuta is in guard.
Simon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghuta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Simon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Simon tries to clinch up.
Ron Simon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Simon gets a takedown into half guard.

Simon seems to be working for a kimura but Ghuta defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ghuta manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ghuta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Simon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Simon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

Ghuta pushes Simon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Simon forces Ghuta back against the cage and clinches.

Simon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ghuta can't fight it off and eventually Simon manages to take the fight to the floor. Ghuta looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghuta keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ghuta manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Simon.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Simon.
Ghuta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Ghuta jumps guard.
Ghuta wants to get back to his feet but Simon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ghuta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghuta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghuta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ghuta kicks Simon off and gets to his feet.

Ghuta gets caught flat footed, as Simon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ghuta is looking to stand up but Simon isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simon looking to sit in guard and control but Ghuta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Simon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Simon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Ghuta kicks off Simon and gets to his feet.

Simon shoots in and bounces Ghuta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ghuta is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Ghuta manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Simon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ghuta on the ground.
Ghuta wants to get back to his feet but Simon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Simon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ghuta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ghuta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Ghuta is keeping the position.
Ghuta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ghuta wants to get back to his feet but Simon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Simon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ghuta wants to stand up but Simon is controlling him.
Simon trying to control but Ghuta is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Simon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ghuta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ghuta is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Simon working the head and body with strikes.
Ghuta wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Simon is trying to get an arm triangle but Ghuta is defending well.

Simon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ghuta rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Simon's guard! Nice work there by Ghuta!
Ron Simon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ghuta is looking to work some ground and pound but Simon has wrist control.
Attila Ghuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ron Simon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simon tries to get out of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghuta throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Simon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Simon!
Ron Simon got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'