PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chisulo Kalagho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kalagho
vs
Simmons

177 cm
21
155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

164 cm
22
140 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chisulo Kalagho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brett Simmons!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons fails with the takedown

and Kalagho counters with a shoot takedown. Simmons fights it but they end up in guard.
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.

Simmons working for a triangle but Kalagho defends it easily.

Kalagho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kalagho throwing strikes from guard but Simmons blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons can't keep his opponent in guard - Kalagho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Simmons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kalagho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simmons does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalagho prevents Simmons from improving his position.
Simmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kalagho.
Kalagho throwing shots but Simmons is blocking nicely.
Simmons regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kalagho is looking to work some ground and pound but Simmons has wrist control.
Simmons lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Simmons won't allow Kalagho to sweep him here.

Kalagho is looking for a triangle but Simmons pushes his legs off easily.
Simmons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kalagho is on top in guard.

Simmons trying to control the position here.
Simmons is trying to control the position but Kalagho postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons 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 trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kalagho trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalagho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simmons managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalagho trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Simmons pulls Kalagho in close to prevent any damage.
Kalagho controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simmons shoots in looking for a takedown but Kalagho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simmons's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kalagho attempts a counter takedown but Simmons avoids it well and moves away.
Simmons looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chisulo Kalagho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Simmons.
Simmons tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kalagho defends well and Simmons ends up having to push Kalagho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kalagho tries to counter with a takedown but Simmons is quick to defend against it.

Kalagho manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Simmons on his heels. He'll look to pass Simmons's guard now, I'm sure.
Kalagho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simmons trying to keep a closed guard but Kalagho is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalagho throwing strikes but missing.
Simmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kalagho wants to pass the guard but Simmons is keeping the position.
Simmons wants to sweep here but Kalagho controlling him for the moment.
Kalagho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simmons pulls Kalagho in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Simmons is trying to hold Kalagho in close to prevent damage but Kalagho has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chisulo Kalagho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simmons is defended easily by Kalagho.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simmons is defended easily by Kalagho.
Simmons changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kalagho tries to avoid it but Simmons manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kalagho to the ground. Kalagho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chisulo Kalagho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Simmons.
Simmons fails to land the takedown.
Kalagho shoots for a takedown but Simmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Simmons shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalagho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kalagho is trying to control. Simmons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simmons trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalagho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working.
Kalagho trying to pass the guard but Simmons defending well.
Kalagho working the head and body with strikes.
Kalagho throwing shots but Simmons is blocking nicely.
Simmons trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simmons makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simmons.
Simmons is adopting a defensive guard.
Kalagho preventing the sweep.
Simmons has Kalagho pulled in close to control his posture.

Simmons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kalagho defends it easily.
Kalagho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simmons can do to turn this around?
Simmons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons can't keep his opponent in guard - Kalagho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kalagho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simmons trying to control but Kalagho postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Kalagho. No joy for Simmons on that attempt.
Simmons tries for a takedown but Kalagho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kalagho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Simmons dives in and scores a takedown into Kalagho's guard.
Simmons preventing the sweep.
Simmons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kalagho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simmons throwing strikes from guard but Kalagho blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalagho wants to sweep but no luck.
Kalagho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Simmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalagho is one step ahead there.
Kalagho pushing down on Simmons's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kalagho seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons is trying to maintain the position but Kalagho is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chisulo Kalagho dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kalagho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simmons throwing strikes from guard but Kalagho blocks nicely.
Kalagho looking to control.
Kalagho is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simmons is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simmons trying to control but Kalagho is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Simmons preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kalagho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simmons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kalagho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simmons throwing strikes but missing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Simmons won't allow Kalagho to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simmons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kalagho defends it nicely.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kalagho as he avoids it easily.
Kalagho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simmons tries for a takedown but Kalagho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kalagho tries to counter with a takedown but Simmons is quick to defend against it.
Chisulo Kalagho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Simmons.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons dives in for a single leg takedown but Kalagho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Simmons shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Simmons prevents Kalagho from improving his position.
Kalagho is working hard here to advance position.
Simmons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kalagho is looking for a sweep. Simmons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kalagho works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simmons is looking to work some ground and pound but Kalagho has wrist control.
Kalagho controls Simmons momentarily but Simmons frees himself.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Kalagho keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalagho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simmons.
Kalagho is looking to sweep but instead, Simmons has passed into half guard.
Simmons is pressing down on Kalagho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kalagho is holding on for now.

Kalagho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kalagho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simmons slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simmons distracts Kalagho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Kalagho keeps moving.
Simmons works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Simmons frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kalagho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simmons postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kalagho looks a forlorn figure.
Kalagho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kalagho has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chisulo Kalagho!