PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Royce Peyton (ranked 6071 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jungle Simba (ranked 2284 p4p, 0 weight class). Jungle Simba has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Peyton
vs
Simba

178 cm
26
155 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

165 cm
25
153 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Royce Peyton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jungle Simba!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Simba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Peyton can't keep his opponent in guard - Simba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Simba working Peyton over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peyton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Simba.
Simba scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Simba working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Simba seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Peyton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Simba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Simba lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Simba wants to pass to mount but Peyton is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Simba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simba working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Simba connects with a nice short shot to Peyton's temple.
Peyton trying to hold on to Simba's head to control him but Simba postures up.
Simba is nestled in close to Peyton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Simba lands a nice short elbow.

Peyton is rocked!
Simba scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Peyton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Simba connects with a nice short shot to Peyton's temple.
Peyton wants to get back to his feet.
Simba lands a big elbow - Peyton is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Simba!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jungle Simba!