PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Simmons (ranked 936 p4p, 1337 weight class) and Beau Canada (ranked 30 p4p, 37 weight class). Ben Simmons has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Simmons
vs
Canada

207 cm
34
265
9 - 5 - 0

193 cm
33
250
12 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Simmons!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beau Canada!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons with the inside leg kick.
Simmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Canada misses.
Simmons misses with a body shot.
Canada misses with a hook. Simmons ducked under it nicely.
Canada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Canada pivots, looking for a leg kick but Simmons is out of range and Canada settles back down.
Simmons digs a good hook to Canada's body.
Canada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simmons has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! in the buildup to the fight.
Simmons checks a leg kick.
Canada lands a head shot.
Beau Canada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Simmons misses with a right hand
letting Canada counter with a right hand.
Canada ducks right into an uppercut from Simmons.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canada slips under a jab.
Canada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canada lunges at Simmons with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simmons's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Canada.
Simmons looks to land a body kick but Canada moved away.
Decent striking displayed by Simmons there.
Canada looks to throw the jab but Simmons is out of range.
Canada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simmons pinned against the cage. Simmons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simmons throws out a loose jab but Canada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canada.
Canada with the inside leg kick.
Canada scores with a hook.
Canada misses with an uppercut.
Canada connects with a jab.
Canada avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Canada fails to land the takedown.
Ben Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beau Canada.
Simmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Canada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canada throws a right hand that misses
and Simmons counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice cross by Canada.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simmons lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Canada slips a jab from Simmons.
Simmons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canada finds it's way round the side to connect with Simmons's head.
Canada throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Simmons lands a leg kick that knocks Canada off balance momentarily.

Canada moves into the clinch.
Canada lands an uppercut.
Canada scores with a shoulder strike.
Simmons throws a head punch that misses.
Canada swings wildly with an uppercut but Simmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simmons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simmons throws a head punch that misses.
Canada tries to throw a body punch but Simmons avoids it by throwing Canada back against the cage.
Simmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canada misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Canada.
Simmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canada's elbow.
Canada stalling in the clinch but Simmons improves position.
Canada can't get the takedown.
Canada blocks an uppercut.
Canada swings wildly with an uppercut but Simmons uses good head movement to avoid it.

Simmons manages to break the clinch.
Simmons throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Canada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simmons digs a good body shot into Canada's ribs.
Canada moves forwards but Simmons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Simmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Canada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simmons slips under a jab from Canada.
Canada connects with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Simmons blocks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons thumps Canada with a low kick.
Simmons staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Canada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simmons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Canada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Canada changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simmons looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Canada throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Canada is looking to take a break and control but Simmons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet but Canada drags him back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canada is looking to take a break and control but Simmons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Beau Canada will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Canada cracks Simmons with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Simmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canada.
Simmons misses the body punch
and Canada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simmons misses with a wild body shot.
Canada with the inside leg kick.
Simmons looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Simmons blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Canada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Canada lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons checks the leg kick.
Simmons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Canada throws a hook but Simmons avoids it easily.
It looked like Simmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Canada cracks Simmons with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Canada looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Canada winds up and cracks Simmons with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Simmons on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Simmons looks like he's trying to stand up.
Canada winds up and cracks Simmons with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Simmons looks like he's trying to stand up.
Simmons is refusing to be controlled, as Canada sits in half guard.
Simmons looks like he's trying to stand up.
Canada throwing shots but Simmons is blocking nicely.
Canada thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simmons's head.
Canada is nestled in close to Simmons, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canada works his way into full mount!
Simmons's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canada connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Canada raining down shots from the mount!

Simmons bucks Canada off and manages to get back to his feet!
Canada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Canada closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Simmons did well to prevent Canada getting side control.

Simmons has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Canada is on him like a limpet, forcing Simmons back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simmons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Canada.
Canada keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simmons's efforts to push away.
Canada tries to throw a body punch but Simmons avoids it by throwing Canada back against the cage.

Simmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Canada. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canada throws a poor cross that misses
and Simmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canada is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Simmons misses with a body shot.
Canada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Canada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Canada.
Canada throws a body punch but Simmons moves out of range.
Simmons takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Canada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simmons counters with a straight right hand.
Canada swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice jab there from Simmons.
Simmons misses the jab.
Beau Canada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simmons lands a right hook to the body.
Canada is breathing heavily.

Canada rushes Simmons and presses him up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Canada has Simmons pushed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canada has a couple of punches blocked by Simmons.
Simmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simmons cracks Canada with a nice body shot.
Beau Canada seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Simmons manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Simmons as he connects with a hook.
Simmons dips to his left and cracks Canada with an uppercut!
Simmons lands with an uppercut that bounces Canada off the cage and back into range.
Simmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canada was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ben Simmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Canada blocks the low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Simmons checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Simmons scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canada misses with a combination
and Simmons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simmons checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Simmons will probably get the nod.
That's time! Simmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Canada is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Simmons misses the target.
Canada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Canada throws a leg kick
and Simmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Canada throws an overhand right that lands on Simmons's shoulder, as Simmons tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Simmons.
Simmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Canada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canada.
Simmons checks a leg kick.
Simmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Canada. Canada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Canada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Simmons walks into a stiff left hand from Canada.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Canada lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Simmons throws a hook but Canada blocks it.
Canada connects with a leg kick.
Canada moves out of range as Simmons strikes.
Canada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simmons connects with a right hand. Canada shakes it off.
Canada dips to his left and cracks Simmons with an uppercut!
Canada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simmons.
Simmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Canada counters with a series of strikes. Simmons will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab lands there for Simmons.
Simmons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Canada's head.
Canada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons misses with a body shot.
Canada throws out a counter right but Simmons avoids it with no problem.
Canada connects with the punch.
Simmons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Canada doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons misses with a body shot.
Canada scores with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Simmons.
Simmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canada.
Canada on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Canada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simmons.
Simmons swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Simmons clobbers Canada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Simmons is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Simmons connects with the punch.
Canada fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simmons checks it well.
A swing and a miss from Simmons.
Simmons throws an overhand right that lands on Canada's shoulder, as Canada tries to avoid the shot.
Simmons is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Canada staying out of range there.
Canada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Canada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simmons.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canada loads up on a big right hand but Simmons slips the punch.
Simmons throws a right hand that misses
letting Canada counter with a right hand.
Simmons scores with a jab to the head.
Simmons fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Canada on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Simmons.
A big right from Canada misses.
Canada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good work by Simmons as he checks the leg kick.
As Canada backs away, Simmons returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Simmons clobbers Canada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Canada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Canada closes the distance looking to clinch
and Canada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simmons defending well as Canada loads up on a big left hand.
Simmons pivots, looking for a leg kick but Canada is out of range and Simmons settles back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Simmons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Simmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ben Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beau Canada.
Canada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Canada throws an off balance right hand
and Simmons counters with a low kick, right behind Canada 's knee.
Canada throws a quick inside leg kick.
Canada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Canada throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Simmons to counter with a crisp jab.
Canada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Canada misses with a hook to the body
and Simmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simmons slips a jab from Canada.
Canada misses with a straight left.
Simmons blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Simmons clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Canada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Canada throws a hook but Simmons avoids it easily.
Simmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Canada. That did some damage!
Canada throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Canada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice cross by Canada.
Simmons throws a body punch but Canada moves out of range.
Canada slips under a jab from Simmons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canada throws a quick inside leg kick.
Canada checks a leg kick.
Simmons slips a straight right by Canada.
Simmons throws a body kick that misses.
Canada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons slips under a jab.
Simmons misses the jab.
Canada has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Canada there as he acknowledges the shot.
Simmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canada throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Simmons lands a front kick.
Simmons misses with a wild body shot.
Simmons throws a leg kick which misses Canada's front leg but catches the back leg as Canada tries to avoid it.
Canada ducks under a wild hook from Simmons.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simmons.

Canada fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Simmons sprawls well initially but Canada persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Simmons has one foot on Canada's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Canada throws a wild body kick that Simmons sees coming a mile off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Simmons misses the target.
A low kick from Canada is predictable there
enabling Simmons to counter with a crisp jab.
Canada scores with a shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Canada plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Decent striking displayed by Canada there.
Canada is looking to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Canada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Canada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Canada tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Simmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canada throws out a powerful jab.
Decent striking displayed by Canada there.
Simmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Canada walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simmons checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Simmons takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simmons gets caught napping as Canada dives in and scores a takedown. Simmons manages to retain guard.
Canada looking to pass the guard.
Canada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simmons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Canada stands up over Simmons, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Simmons wants to stand and escape but Canada is having none of it.
Simmons is looking to stand back up but Canada counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Simmons.
Canada is trying to control. Simmons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Canada thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simmons's head.
Simmons is trying to stand.
Canada lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Simmons pushes Canada off and gets back to his feet.
Canada lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simmons's sensitive parts.
Simmons connects with a single shot there.

Canada closes the distance and pushes Simmons back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Canada fails to land.
Canada throws a head punch that misses.
Canada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simmons takes a shot to the head.
Canada has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simmons avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Come on Canada - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Canada has Simmons pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Simmons manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Canada throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Simmons.
Canada stalling against the cage.
Simmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Simmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canada.
Simmons throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Beau Canada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Simmons uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Canada blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Canada.
Simmons cracks Canada with a right hand to the side of the head.
Simmons lands a slapping body shot.
Simmons throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Canada counter with a right hand.
Simmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Canada looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Canada ducks under a wild hook from Simmons.
Canada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simmons to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons connects with the punch.
Canada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simmons.
Canada connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canada shoots for a takedown but Simmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simmons connects with a right hand. Canada shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Canada clinches with his opponent.
Simmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Canada backwards.
Simmons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Canada backwards.
Canada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simmons.
Simmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Canada.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Canada stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Simmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Simmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Canada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Canada.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simmons.
A head punch on the inside from Canada fails to land.
Simmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Canada controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canada lands a nice uppercut.
Simmons lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Simmons breaks from the clinch.
Simmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canada.
Simmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simmons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Canada lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simmons's sensitive parts.
Simmons fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Canada checks it well.
Canada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Simmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simmons throws the kick towards the body but Canada avoids it.
Canada throws a hook to the side of Simmons's head but Simmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canada throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canada throws an overhand right that lands on Simmons's shoulder, as Simmons tries to avoid the shot.
Simmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canada looks to throw the jab but Simmons is out of range.
Simmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canada counters with a left and a right that stings Simmons.
Simmons smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Simmons lands the left hand.
Canada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Canada misses with a leg kick
and Simmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canada connects with the punch.
Simmons throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Canada throws a lazy uppercut
and Simmons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simmons takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Canada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Canada on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Canada finds it's way through Simmons's defenses.
Canada misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Canada.
Simmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Canada counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Simmons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Canada doesn't seem phased though.
Jab, jab by Canada - just one landing.
Simmons scores with a jab.
Canada misses with a shot to the body
and Simmons counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by Canada - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canada walks into a straight right hand from Simmons.
Simmons lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simmons.

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 Ben Simmons.
I think Simmons 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Simmons!
Ben Simmons retains his super heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Ben Simmons started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.