PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Simenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Ontario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ontario has chosen VHB - Freedom Fighter as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Simenkov
vs
Ontario

165 cm
40
169 lbs
23 - 13 - 0

192 cm
39
163 lbs
35 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Fast

Beaver Jooce!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergei Simenkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Erwin Ontario!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ontario lands with a kick to the ribs.
Simenkov throws a sloppy head kick and Ontario moves out of range easily.
Simenkov tries to clinch but Ontario is having none of it.
Ontario follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

Simenkov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ontario manages to get to full guard.
Ontario wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Simenkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ontario tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ontario keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simenkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Simenkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ontario manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simenkov manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simenkov keeping moving, preventing Ontario from controlling successfully.
Simenkov trying to keep a closed guard but Ontario is proving a slippery customer.
Simenkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ontario is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Simenkov looking to control.
Simenkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ontario with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ontario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simenkov 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.
Ontario scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ontario postures up in Simenkov's guard and throws a big left but Simenkov blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ontario accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ontario scoring with some ground and pound.
Simenkov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Simenkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ontario is just riding it out for now. Simenkov eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simenkov is looking to take a break and control but Ontario is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ontario tries to get to full guard but Simenkov has control of the leg.
Ontario is looking to control Simenkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ontario avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ontario manages to get to full guard.
Ontario manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simenkov manages to get himself to full guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simenkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ontario trying to control but Simenkov is working from the bottom.
Simenkov wants to stand and escape but Ontario is having none of it.
Ontario trying to control but Simenkov is working from the bottom.
Ontario content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Simenkov can't keep his opponent in guard - Ontario advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Ontario.
Ontario slows the pace down in half guard.
Ontario lands strikes from half guard.
Ontario thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Simenkov is looking for a sweep. Ontario is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simenkov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ontario is trying to control. Simenkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simenkov wants to get back to full guard.
Ontario wants to control but Simenkov is keeping him busy.
Simenkov wants to improve his position but Ontario is controlling well.
Simenkov is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Erwin Ontario will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ontario stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ontario throws a wild body kick that Simenkov sees coming a mile off.

Simenkov gets a takedown into half guard.
Simenkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ontario has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simenkov is working away from the top position though.
Ontario is trying to stand.
Ontario trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ontario manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ontario has his hands on Simenkov's head, controlling the position.
Ontario trying to keep a closed guard but Simenkov is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ontario lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Ontario working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Simenkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ontario's guard.

Ontario is trying to control the position but Simenkov postures up.
Ontario is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Simenkov dives into side control.
Simenkov trying to control the action but Ontario is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Simenkov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ontario manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ontario is controlling the pace.
Ontario is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ontario is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Simenkov is looking for a sweep. Ontario is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simenkov tries to kick Ontario off but Ontario keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ontario looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Simenkov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ontario scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov is trying to stand back up but Ontario is controlling him
Ontario not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ontario trying to mount his opponent but Simenkov defends it.
Ontario thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simenkov's head.
Simenkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ontario is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Ontario is working for a submission of some sort.

Simenkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ontario throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ontario wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simenkov keeps working.
Ontario working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Simenkov is looking for a sweep. Ontario is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simenkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ontario.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Simenkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ontario sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ontario misses with a head kick.
Simenkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ontario scoring well with a low kick there.
Ontario has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ontario ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simenkov moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ontario delivers a nice body kick.
Simenkov dives in and grabs Ontario's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ontario pushes down on Simenkov's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Simenkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ontario throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Simenkov shoots and misses
and Ontario counters with a nice low kick that buckles Simenkov's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erwin Ontario showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Simenkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ontario throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Ontario misses.
Ontario scores with a body shot.
Ontario circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ontario jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Erwin Ontario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simenkov misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ontario! But no joy.
Simenkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ontario avoids it really well and circles away.
Ontario misses with a hook. Simenkov ducked under it nicely.
Simenkov is looking for a counter combo.
Ontario scores with a hook to the body. Simenkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ontario fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simenkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simenkov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Simenkov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ontario was covering up waiting for the punch and Simenkov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ontario pulls Simenkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Simenkov from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simenkov postures up in Ontario's guard and throws a big left but Ontario blocks it.

Ontario is looking for a triangle but Simenkov pushes his legs off easily.
Ontario trying to keep a closed guard but Simenkov is proving a slippery customer.
Simenkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Simenkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simenkov lands a couple of elbows.
Simenkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ontario is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ontario trying to control from half guard but Simenkov is working away.
Ontario prevents Simenkov from improving his position.
Ontario missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Simenkov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Simenkov tries to roll over but Ontario keeps him under control.
Ontario not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Simenkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simenkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ontario content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Ontario postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ontario wants to control from the top but Simenkov keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ontario stopping the sweep attempt from Simenkov.
Ontario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Simenkov lands a head kick. Ontario smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Erwin Ontario has been cut.
Ontario scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simenkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simenkov goes for a double leg but Ontario avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ontario continues to drive forward.
Ontario replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Simenkov blocks it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Simenkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simenkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ontario sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ontario lands with a hook. Simenkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Simenkov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ontario connects with a body shot.
Ontario lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simenkov at a distance.
Ontario lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simenkov misses with a takedown
letting Ontario counter with a right hand.
Erwin Ontario is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ontario.
Sergei Simenkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ontario is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Simenkov rather than just go for the knockout.
Ontario is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ontario chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ontario's corner calls for a 1-2. Ontario obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ontario lands with a nice body kick.
Simenkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ontario throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erwin Ontario comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ontario has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erwin Ontario!
After the big win, Erwin Ontario made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Perkele! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.