PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kieran Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yo Hwan Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Summers
vs
Hwan Lim

180 cm
30
175 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

180 cm
41
180 lbs
19 - 17 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kieran Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yo Hwan Lim!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Watson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Summers.
Summers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lim with a lazy takedown attempt

and Summers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Summers.
Summers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Summers.

It looks like Yo Hwan Lim has been cut.
Summers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lim is defending well for now.
Summers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lim takes a knee to the side of the body.
Summers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lim lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lim looks winded!
Summers scores a nice knee to the body.
Summers trying to land knees to the body.
Summers tries to work over Lim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Summers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Summers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Summers manages to pull guard.
Lim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Summers working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lim has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Summers is proving hard to escape from.
Lim being controlled here momentarily.
Summers is trying to control the position but Lim postures up.
Lim wants to stand but Summers is controlling his posture from full guard.
Summers pulls Lim in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Lim shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Lim seems to be looking for submissions.
Lim is trying to control. Summers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Summers trying to control but Lim postures up.
Summers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lim is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Lim seems to be working for a kimura but Summers defends the submission attempt.
Lim is keen to just control but Summers is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lim is looking for a kimura but Summers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lim to get the leverage.
Summers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lim's back!
Lim breaks Summers's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Summers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Summers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Lim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Summers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Summers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Summers tries to free his leg and advance position but Lim is retaining full guard.

Lim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Summers is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers trying to control but Lim is working from the bottom.

Lim working for a triangle but Summers defends it easily.
Summers is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Zen Balance Monastery that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Summers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lim has momentary wrist control but Summers slips an elbow through the middle.
Summers content to stall in guard here.

Lim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran Summers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yo Hwan Lim's cut.
That's time! Summers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lim drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lim postures up.
Lim 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.
Lim wants to control from the top but Summers keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Summers is trying to control the position but Lim postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lim won't allow Summers to sweep him here.
Lim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Summers is keeping the position for now.
Yo Hwan Lim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Summers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Summers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Summers crunches a lovely knee into Lim's ribcage.
Summers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lim avoids it.
Lim blocks a body shot from Summers.
Summers trying to land knees to the body.
Lim on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Summers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lim is defending well for now.
Summers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lim in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lim is breathing heavily.
Lim takes a knee to the side of the body.
Summers scores with a knee to the head.
Summers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Summers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lim lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Summers tries a body shot but Lim blocks it.
Kieran Summers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lim tries to circle away but Summers has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Summers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Summers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lim lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Summers struggles to land a body shot inside as Lim controls his hands.
Summers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lim wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lim is working for takedown but Summers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lim drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kieran Summers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yo Hwan Lim.
Summers tries a knee to the head but Lim blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Summers throws an elbow but misses.
Lim wants to break free but Summers has control.
Summers lands a good knee to the midsection. Lim won't want to take too many of those.
Lim wants to get back to striking at distance but Summers won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Summers.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Summers obliges.
Summers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalling in the clinch from Summers.
Summers lands a knee to the body.
Summers crunches a lovely knee into Lim's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Summers.
Summers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lim on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lim managing to block the knees to the body from Summers.
Summers stalling.
Lim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Summers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Summers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lim.
Summers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Summers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lim can do to turn this around?
Summers lands a nice knee to the body.

Summers pulls Lim into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lim looking to pass the guard.
Summers pulls Lim in close to his closed guard and prevents Lim from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lim drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Summers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lim has Summers in his guard.

Lim is looking for a triangle but Summers pushes his legs off easily.
Summers sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Lim is looking for a triangle but Summers pushes his legs off easily.

Summers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran Summers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yo Hwan Lim's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Summers moves into the clinch.
Summers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lim avoids it.
Lim drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Summers prevents the takedown attempt.
Lim throws a punch but it's blocked by Summers.
Summers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summers lands a nice knee to the body.
Summers looking to throw knees to the head but Lim is blocking nicely.
Summers is looking to control Lim's arms but Lim gets an underhook and turns him. Now Summers has his back to the cage.
Lim on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Summers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Summers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers crunches a lovely knee into Lim's ribcage.
Lim blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Summers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kieran Summers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yo Hwan Lim.
Summers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lim lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lim takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Summers obliges.
Summers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lim.
Lim tries to pull guard but Summers won't allow it.
Lim avoiding damage as Summers throws knees to the body.
Summers scores with a knee to the head.
Lim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Summers's elbow.
Summers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lim avoids it.
Summers misses with a punch on the inside.
Lim can't get the takedown.
Summers missing with knees to the body.
Summers trying to land knees to the body.
Lim managing to block the knees to the body from Summers.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lim is working for takedown but Summers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lim is trying to drag Summers to the mat but Summers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Summers prevents the takedown attempt.
Summers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Summers lands a nice knee to the body.
Summers stalling against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Summers obliges.
Summers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lim in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kieran Summers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left hand lands to the body for Summers.
Summers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Summers stops a takedown attempt from Lim.
Summers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Summers working Lim over with knees to the body.
Lim looking for a takedown.
Lim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Summers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Summers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lim avoiding damage as Summers throws knees to the body.
Summers scores a nice knee to the body.
Summers missing with knees to the body.
Summers trying to land knees to the body.
Lim managing to block the knees to the body from Summers.

Lim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Summers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Summers tries to clinch but Lim is having none of it.
Lim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Summers swivels and escapes.
Lim shoots in and drives through. Summers sprawls well.
Summers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lim.
Lim avoids a kick to the body.
Lim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Summers tries to avoid it but Lim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Summers to the ground. Summers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good leg kick by Summers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters circling a little - Summers finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Summers.
Yo Hwan Lim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Summers gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lim counters with a series of strikes. Summers will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran Summers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Summers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran Summers!