PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Simenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Olov Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Simenkov
vs
Olov Hermansson

165 cm
44
169 lbs
27 - 19 - 1

178 cm
38
168 lbs
27 - 25 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 27 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sergei Simenkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jan Olov Hermansson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermansson tries to clinch but Simenkov moves out of range.
Simenkov appears to be looking for a big counter.

Hermansson drives through and clinches with Simenkov against the cage.

Simenkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Simenkov shoots in and gets a takedown into Hermansson's guard.
Hermansson keeping moving, preventing Simenkov from controlling successfully.
Simenkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simenkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simenkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simenkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simenkov works over Hermansson with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermansson keeping moving, preventing Simenkov from controlling successfully.
Simenkov throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simenkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson wants to get back to his feet but Simenkov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hermansson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simenkov.
Simenkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hermansson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simenkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simenkov wants to control from the top but Hermansson keeps moving.
Simenkov throws an elbow that misses. Hermansson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simenkov's guard. Nice move by Hermansson!

Simenkov wants to improve his position but instead Hermansson has moved into half guard.
Simenkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson is thwarting Simenkov's attempts to control the position.
Simenkov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Simenkov wants to get back to his feet.
Simenkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hermansson passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Simenkov is trying to stand back up but Hermansson is controlling him
Hermansson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Simenkov controls his leg.

Simenkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hermansson manages to move to mount!
Simenkov is trying to stand up.
Simenkov reaches up to try and control the position but Hermansson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Simenkov rolls and tries to escape and now Hermansson has his back!
Simenkov can't escape the position.
Hermansson gets his hands free as Simenkov looks to control.
Hermansson is trying to stick to Simenkov's back but Simenkov is turning into Hermansson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hermansson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Simenkov.
Simenkov prevents Hermansson from getting back to his feet.
Simenkov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hermansson keeping full guard, as Simenkov tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Simenkov throwing strikes but missing.
Simenkov throws a strike but Hermansson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Simenkov trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermansson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simenkov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jan Olov Hermansson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hermansson forces Simenkov back against the cage and clinches.
Simenkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hermansson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Simenkov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hermansson wants to get back to his feet but Simenkov passes into half guard.

Simenkov throws a strike but Hermansson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Simenkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simenkov forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simenkov throwing shots but Hermansson is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simenkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hermansson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Simenkov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simenkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simenkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Simenkov postures up in Hermansson's guard and throws a big left but Hermansson blocks it.

Simenkov has gone for a leg lock! Hermansson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Simenkov's guard.

Simenkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hermansson is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson wants to stand but Simenkov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Simenkov striking off his back but it's not causing Hermansson any problems.

Simenkov looking for subs off his back but Hermansson has passed one foot through into half guard.

Simenkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hermansson pulls his head out easily.
Hermansson prevents Simenkov from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hermansson decides to stand up.

Simenkov takes the fight into the clinch.
Simenkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hermansson is defending well.

Simenkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Hermansson forces Simenkov back against the cage and clinches.
Hermansson is pressed up against the cage. Simenkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hermansson down to the mat. Hermansson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Simenkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hermansson closes the distance and clinches.

Simenkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Hermansson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Hermansson has wrist control.
Hermansson has momentary wrist control but Simenkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Hermansson wants to get back to his feet but Simenkov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Simenkov throwing strikes but missing.
Simenkov throws an elbow that misses. Hermansson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simenkov's guard. Nice move by Hermansson!

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Simenkov working for submissions but it's allowed Hermansson to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simenkov is trying to stand back up but Hermansson is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jan Olov Hermansson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hermansson is looking to clinch.
Hermansson stuffs the takedown attempt from Simenkov. Simenkov gets slowly back to his feet.

Hermansson forces Simenkov back against the cage and clinches.
Hermansson wants to take the fight to the mat but Simenkov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Simenkov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Simenkov has picked Hermansson up - he's going for a ride! Simenkov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hermansson is trying to stand.
Simenkov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hermansson to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermansson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simenkov.
Simenkov won't allow Hermansson to get back to his feet.
Simenkov looking to sit in guard and control but Hermansson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Simenkov trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simenkov working for submissions but it's allowed Hermansson to get to half guard.
Hermansson tries to stand and escape but Simenkov is controlling the position.
Hermansson prevents Simenkov from improving his position.
Hermansson wants to stand up but Simenkov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Simenkov is looking for a sweep. Hermansson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jan Olov Hermansson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hermansson wants to stand up but Simenkov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Simenkov wants to control but Hermansson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hermansson wants to get back to his feet.
Simenkov wants to control but Hermansson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simenkov tries to get to full guard but Hermansson has control of the leg.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Hermansson instigates a clinch.
Simenkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hermansson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simenkov breaks the clinch.

Hermansson clinches up against the cage.
Simenkov tries for a takedown but Hermansson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Simenkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simenkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simenkov trying to control the position but instead, Hermansson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Simenkov into the cage.
Simenkov can't get the takedown.
Simenkov prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hermansson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Simenkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hermansson swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hermansson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simenkov.

Hermansson clinches up with Simenkov and pushes him back against the cage.
Simenkov tries for a takedown but Hermansson manages to get underhooks.
Sergei Simenkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hermansson tries to score a body lock takedown but Simenkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hermansson stops a takedown attempt from Simenkov.
Simenkov digs a right hand underneath Hermansson's ribcage. Hermansson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hermansson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Simenkov wants to get back to his feet but Hermansson passes into half guard.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simenkov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Olov Hermansson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hermansson 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Olov Hermansson!
Our winner, Jan Olov Hermansson, 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.