PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baraka Simengwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atte Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simengwa comes to the cage accompanied by Afande Sele feat Ditto - Darubini kali. Peltola has chosen Biggest & The Best as his entrance music. Atte Peltola will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Simengwa
vs
Peltola

185 cm
31
195 lbs
22 - 22 - 0

180 cm
39
189 lbs
26 - 19 - 2

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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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 22 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baraka Simengwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Atte Peltola!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Simengwa clinches up with Peltola and pushes him back against the cage.
Peltola working aggressively here.

Peltola breaks the clinch.
Peltola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peltola misses the shot to the body.
Simengwa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Peltola manages to circle out of the way.
Peltola lands a nice hook to Simengwa's body. Simengwa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Simengwa moves in looking to clinch but Peltola pushes him off.
Simengwa is looking to clinch but Peltola is avoiding it.
Peltola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simengwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Peltola.
Peltola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peltola throws the left hand but Simengwa avoids the punch easily.
Peltola throws a hook but Simengwa blocks it.
Simengwa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Peltola but Peltola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peltola swats away the attempt to clinch by Simengwa.
Simengwa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peltola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Simengwa defends it well.
Simengwa ducks under a wild hook from Peltola.
Peltola stuffs the takedown attempt from Simengwa. Simengwa gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baraka Simengwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peltola with the counter takedown but Simengwa avoids it easily.
Peltola cracks a nice hook into Simengwa's ribs.

Simengwa looking to score a takedown here. Peltola is defending well but Simengwa drives through and ends up in Peltola's guard.
Peltola keeping moving, preventing Simengwa from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Peltola holds on and takes a little breather.
Peltola 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.
Peltola is adopting a defensive guard.
Simengwa wants to control from the top but Peltola keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa stands and throws Peltola's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Simengwa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Simengwa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Simengwa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Peltola is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Simengwa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Peltola is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Simengwa working away.
Simengwa trying to control the position but Peltola is working away.
Peltola can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simengwa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Peltola can't do much from the bottom here.
Peltola tries to buck Simengwa off but Simengwa is having none of it.
Peltola manages to get back to half guard.
Simengwa is pressing down on Peltola's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peltola is holding on for now.

Simengwa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peltola has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simengwa is pressing down on Peltola's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peltola is holding on for now.
Peltola controlling the position well.
Peltola is trying to get back to full guard.
Peltola has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simengwa is working away from the top position though.
Simengwa trying to control the action but Peltola is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peltola makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peltola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Atte Peltola will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A looping hook to the body misses from Peltola. Simengwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simengwa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Simengwa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peltola as he jumps to the side.
Simengwa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simengwa walks into a jab.
Peltola throws a body shot but no joy.
Simengwa wants to clinch.
Peltola throws an overhand right that lands on Simengwa's shoulder, as Simengwa tries to avoid the shot.
Simengwa tries to counter by clinching up but Peltola breaks away and moves out of range.
Peltola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peltola punishes Simengwa's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peltola scores with a hook to the body. Simengwa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Peltola scores with a nice head shot.
Simengwa staying out of range there.

Simengwa moves into the clinch.
Simengwa has Peltola pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Peltola manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola struggles to land a body shot inside as Simengwa controls his hands.
Simengwa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simengwa is trying to pull guard but Peltola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baraka Simengwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peltola looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simengwa keeps control of Peltola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Peltola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atte Peltola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peltola scores with a jab to the jaw.
Peltola looks to score with a jab to the body but Simengwa is just out of range.
Simengwa tries to close the distance and clinch but Peltola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peltola throws a jab but it's blocked by Simengwa.
Peltola missing with a left hand there. Simengwa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simengwa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Peltola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simengwa is looking to clinch.
Simengwa wants to clinch up but Peltola keeps it at a distance.
Peltola misses with a wild body shot.
Peltola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simengwa fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Peltola throws a body punch but Simengwa moves out of range.
Peltola misses the shot to the body.
Simengwa tries to clinch but Peltola moves out of range.

Simengwa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Peltola trying to hold on to Simengwa's head to control him but Simengwa postures up.
Peltola desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Simengwa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Simengwa wants to control the pace but Peltola is squirming around nicely.
Baraka Simengwa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Simengwa seems to be working for a kimura but Peltola defends the submission attempt.

Simengwa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Simengwa moves nicely into side control.
Peltola regains half guard.
Peltola wants to control but Simengwa is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Peltola manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Simengwa is looking for a kimura but Peltola is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simengwa to get the leverage.
Simengwa is trying to control. Peltola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Peltola makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peltola.
Simengwa tries to free his leg and advance position but Peltola is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atte Peltola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Peltola. Simengwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simengwa is looking to clinch.
Simengwa tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Peltola as Simengwa shoots in.
Peltola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simengwa under the eye.
Peltola jabs Simengwa right on the nose. Simengwa blinks but takes it well.
Simengwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peltola.
Simengwa tries to clinch but Peltola is having none of it.
Peltola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Simengwa defends it well.
Peltola takes a swing at Simengwa's ribcage but misses.
As Peltola tries to get set, Simengwa tries to push him back and clinch up but Peltola manages to avoid the attempt.
Simengwa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simengwa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peltola throws a shot from downtown. Simengwa moves away and avoids it.
Peltola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simengwa moves away.
Peltola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simengwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Peltola.
Simengwa avoids the body shot from Peltola.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simengwa.
Simengwa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Peltola.
Peltola lands a really nice looking cross but Simengwa seems unphased.
Peltola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simengwa.
Peltola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simengwa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Peltola misses with a straight right.
Simengwa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peltola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peltola misses with a wild body shot.
Simengwa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Peltola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peltola misses with a straight right.

Simengwa shoots in and bounces Peltola off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Simengwa trying to control but Peltola is working from the bottom.
Peltola tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa wants to pass the guard but Peltola is keeping the position.
Peltola keeping moving, preventing Simengwa from controlling successfully.
Peltola wants to sweep but no luck.
Peltola controls Simengwa momentarily but Simengwa frees himself.
Peltola lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Peltola looking to sit in guard and control but Simengwa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Peltola looking for a sweep. Not yet Peltola, not yet.
Peltola thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Peltola pulls Simengwa in close to his closed guard and prevents Simengwa from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peltola is keeping the position for now.
Peltola working a defensive guard but Simengwa manages to pass into side control anyway.
Simengwa trying to control the action but Peltola is working from the bottom.
Simengwa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Peltola's legs.
Peltola manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Simengwa trying to pass the guard but Peltola defending well.
Simengwa is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola tries to roll over but Simengwa keeps him under control.

Simengwa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Atte Peltola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Peltola trying to control but Simengwa postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Simengwa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atte Peltola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Peltola winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atte Peltola!
Our winner, Atte Peltola, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.