PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Simbecka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnold Simbecka will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Diaz
vs
Simbecka

181 cm
25
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arnold Simbecka!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Diaz has hold of one of Simbecka's legs. Simbecka is fighting the takedown attempt but Diaz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Diaz drops back looking for a leg! Simbecka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simbecka manages to kick Diaz off! Diaz jumps back into Simbecka's guard.

Simbecka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simbecka looking to control.
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simbecka controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simbecka 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.

Diaz clinches up with Simbecka and pushes him back against the cage.
Simbecka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

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.
Diaz tries a knee to the head but Simbecka blocks it.

Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simbecka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simbecka defends it nicely.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Simbecka sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Simbecka moves out of range easily.
Simbecka with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Simbecka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simbecka tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Simbecka trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Simbecka wants to get back to full guard.

Simbecka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Simbecka tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Diaz decides to return to a standing position.
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Simbecka tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simbecka but Simbecka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simbecka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Diaz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Simbecka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simbecka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Simbecka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Simbecka sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Simbecka feints the counter takedown.
Jimmy Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Simbecka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Simbecka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simbecka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simbecka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simbecka with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Simbecka. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
And Simbecka tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Simbecka sprawls well.
Simbecka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Simbecka tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simbecka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simbecka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Simbecka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Simbecka feints the counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simbecka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Simbecka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simbecka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Simbecka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simbecka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jimmy Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Simbecka is avoiding it.
Arnold Simbecka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simbecka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Simbecka tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Simbecka stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simbecka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arnold Simbecka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simbecka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simbecka feints the counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Simbecka shows good takedown defense.
Simbecka with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Simbecka feints the counter takedown.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simbecka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simbecka feints the counter takedown.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simbecka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Simbecka with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simbecka circles away.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Simbecka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Simbecka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Diaz shoots for a takedown but Simbecka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simbecka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Diaz lands a head shot.
Simbecka moves out of range as Diaz throws a body kick.
Simbecka with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz throws a wild body kick that Simbecka sees coming a mile off.
Simbecka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simbecka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a push kick but Simbecka slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simbecka avoids it really well and circles away.
Simbecka with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simbecka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simbecka tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simbecka to the ground. Simbecka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simbecka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Simbecka feints the counter takedown.
Diaz throws a wild body kick that Simbecka sees coming a mile off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Simbecka avoids it well.
And Simbecka tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simbecka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simbecka feints the counter takedown.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Simbecka circles away.
Simbecka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Simbecka.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Simbecka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Simbecka blocks a leg kick.
Diaz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simbecka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Simbecka moves out of range of the strikes.
Simbecka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Simbecka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Simbecka with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simbecka's waist but Simbecka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Simbecka with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Simbecka leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Simbecka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Simbecka's knee but Simbecka avoids it well.
Simbecka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Simbecka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simbecka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Simbecka feints the counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jimmy Diaz.
I think Diaz 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Arnold Simbecka!