PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Sims (ranked 5251 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Drawz (ranked 5250 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sims
vs
Drawz

150 cm
24
346 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luther Sims!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Drawz!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sims scores with a one two! Drawz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sims tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown attempt by Drawz or perhaps it was just good defense by Sims, which made it look bad.
Sims is looking for a counter combo.
Drawz fails with a takedown attempt.

Sims fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drawz, pushing him back against the cage.
Come on Drawz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Drawz has Sims pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims is trying to push Drawz away but Drawz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims misses with some punches.
Drawz has Sims pressed against the cage, preventing Sims from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Drawz manages to break the clinch.

Sims has closed the distance and engaged Drawz in a clinch.
Sims lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Drawz manages to break the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sims crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Drawz - the referee stops the clock and Sims gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Drawz. Sims manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thomas Drawz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drawz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sims sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drawz somewhat.
Sims is looking for a counter combo.
Luther Sims has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Drawz.

Sims feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Drawz wriggles free and stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Drawz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Sims manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Drawz keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sims stops a takedown attempt from Drawz.
Drawz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sims is defending well.
Drawz jumps guard but Sims stands there with Drawz around his waist. Drawz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drawz being controlled against the cage.
Drawz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sims's efforts to push away.
Drawz tries to throw a body punch but Sims avoids it by throwing Drawz back against the cage.

Drawz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Sims gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drawz is trying to drag Sims to the mat but Sims just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sims is trying to break the clinch but Drawz has him pressed against the cage.

Drawz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drawz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Drawz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sims throws a big counter combination but Drawz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Sims tries to sprawl but Drawz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sims is controlling Drawz's trapped leg to prevent Drawz from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sims tries to clinch but Drawz moves out of range.
Drawz has his takedown stuffed
and Sims counters with a series of strikes. Drawz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Drawz. No joy for Sims on that attempt.
Sims really is a fat lump.
Good leg kick by Drawz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Drawz is looking to land body kicks.
Drawz fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims stuffs the takedown attempt from Drawz. Drawz gets slowly back to his feet.
Luther Sims has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Drawz.
Drawz blocks a head kick by Sims.
Drawz unleashes a big counter combination but Sims bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Drawz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sims sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drawz somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drawz lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Luther Sims has been cut.
Drawz shoots for a takedown but Sims saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sims tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drawz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drawz goes for a double leg but Sims avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sims continues to drive forward.
Drawz has a takedown stuffed.
Drawz is breathing heavily.
Sims defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drawz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Drawz gets caught flat footed, as Sims shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Drawz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sims distracts Drawz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sims's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drawz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drawz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sims keeps working.
Sims is concentrating on defense, preventing Drawz from advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sims pushes Drawz off and gets back to his feet.

Sims gets tackled into the cage by Drawz. Drawz maintains the clinch.
Sims wants to get back to striking at distance but Drawz won't allow it.
Drawz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sims just stands there and leans against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sims has Drawz pressed against the cage, preventing Drawz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drawz tries to pull guard but Sims holds him up against the cage and eventually Drawz drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims gets underhooks to prevent Drawz's takedown attempt.
Sims is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sims prevents Drawz from breaking the clinch.

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

Sims shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Drawz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Drawz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sims dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Drawz tries to control but Sims manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Sims dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luther Sims's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Drawz instigates a clinch.

Drawz breaks the clinch.

Drawz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sims's guard.
Sims is pulling down on Drawz's head to control his posture.
Drawz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sims is keeping the position for now.
Drawz is pushing down on Sims's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sims is fighting to maintain full guard but Drawz has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sims is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims works his way to full guard. Good work.
Drawz stops Sims from standing up.

Drawz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sims has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drawz has managed to get both his arms back between Sims's legs - danger averted.
Drawz looking to sit in guard and control but Sims gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Drawz is trying to keep Sims in close.
Sims throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drawz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sims connects with a couple of short punches.
Sims throws a strike but Drawz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Drawz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sims. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sims seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sims is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Nice strikes from Sims there.
Sims not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drawz is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drawz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drawz wants to control but Sims passes into side.

Sims tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sims has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drawz sneaks back into half guard.

Drawz with the active half guard here but Sims passes nicely into side control.
Drawz tries to bench press Sims off him but Sims keeps the position.
Thomas Drawz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luther Sims is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drawz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luther Sims showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sims has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Sims!