PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brant Simmons (ranked 7409 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Diaz (ranked 5076 p4p, 0 weight class). Brant Simmons has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Simmons
vs
Diaz

190 cm
24
162 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brant Simmons!
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, Luis Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simmons sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simmons really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz thows a leg kick but Simmons checks it
and Simmons counters with a head kick.
Luis Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz shoots in but Simmons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simmons blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Simmons looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.

Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
Brant Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Diaz.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Simmons.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simmons avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.

Simmons has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diaz uses from the top position.

Simmons is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Simmons is keeping the position.
Simmons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Simmons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz advances to half guard.
Simmons is trying to get back to full guard.
Simmons is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz prevents Simmons from standing back up.
Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Simmons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simmons is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simmons avoid being mounted?
Diaz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Simmons!
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Simmons is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Diaz turns him over and now has his back.
Diaz struggling to land strikes to the head as Simmons covers up.
Diaz is trying to stick to Simmons's back but Simmons is turning into Diaz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diaz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Simmons.
Simmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Diaz is pulling down on Simmons's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simmons is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Simmons trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simmons's guard.

Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Diaz shoots in but Simmons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Simmons jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Simmons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brant Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Simmons sprawls well.
As Diaz looks to move away, Simmons throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Simmons breaks from the clinch.
Simmons shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz shoots and misses

and Simmons counters by moving into the clinch.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Simmons gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Simmons has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Simmons manages to get underhooks.
Simmons working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simmons tries to pull guard but Diaz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diaz is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simmons.
Diaz prevents Simmons from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Simmons.
Simmons is trying to drag Diaz to the mat but Diaz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Simmons is looking to take this one to the mat.

Diaz decides to pull guard.
Simmons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simmons throws an elbow that misses. Diaz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simmons's guard. Nice move by Diaz!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simmons working for submissions but it's allowed Diaz to get to half guard.
Simmons wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz moves into full mount! Simmons won't be happy about that!
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diaz is continuing to stall.
Simmons tries to reverse the position but Diaz maintains control.
Simmons 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.
Simmons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Diaz decides to stand up.
Simmons takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simmons throws a counter high kick but Diaz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Simmons blocks a jab.

Diaz rushes Simmons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz is trying to push Simmons away but Simmons has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Simmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Diaz rushes Simmons and presses him up against the cage.
Simmons is trying to pull guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Simmons defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Simmons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Simmons is looking to counter with head kicks.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Simmons throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simmons off to one side.
Simmons goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward.
Diaz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simmons counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Simmons stuffs the takedown.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brant Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simmons counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Diaz looks to move away, Simmons throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simmons makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Diaz really felt that one!
Diaz stuffs the takedown.

Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Simmons turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simmons has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.
Simmons tries to score a body lock takedown but Diaz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simmons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Simmons turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Simmons breaks the clinch.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Simmons shows good takedown defense.
Simmons appears to be looking for a big counter.
Simmons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Simmons circles away easily
and Simmons counters with a head kick.
Simmons shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Simmons misses its target.
Simmons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Simmons lands with a slapping head kick.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simmons as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simmons looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brant Simmons showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Diaz!