|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Simons (ranked 4303 p4p, 24953 weight class) and Jean Jacque Mwilinagwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
 |
|
 |
| 186 cm
24
194
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
183 cm
18
180
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Simons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jean Jacque Mwilinagwe!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mwilinagwe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mwilinagwe looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mwilinagwe enables Simons to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mwilinagwe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Simons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simons advances to half guard.
Simons stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mwilinagwe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mwilinagwe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Simons throws a series of punches but Mwilinagwe avoids them all with ease.
Mwilinagwe feints the counter takedown.
Simons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mwilinagwe, pushing him back against the cage.
Simons decides to pull guard.
Simons uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Simons shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mwilinagwe's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simons wants to pass the guard but Mwilinagwe is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mwilinagwe looking for a sweep. Not yet Mwilinagwe, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simons's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Simons gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mwilinagwe tries to sprawl but Simons drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mwilinagwe wants to improve his position but Simons is controlling well.
Simons with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simons escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Simons dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Simons fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mwilinagwe sprawls well initially but Simons persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Simons decides to stand up.
Joe Simons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simons shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mwilinagwe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Simons content to stall in guard here.
Simons seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mwilinagwe for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons looking to pass the guard.
Mwilinagwe is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simons stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Simons.
Simons tries to advance to mount but Mwilinagwe denies him.
Simons slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons working the ground and pound.
Simons decides to stand back up. Simons steps back and let's Mwilinagwe get back to his feet.
Simons pushes Mwilinagwe up against the cage in a clinch.
Simons ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Simons no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Simons pushes Mwilinagwe off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simons drives through with a takedown into Mwilinagwe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mwilinagwe is keeping the position for now.
Joe Simons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simons controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simons has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simons advances to half guard.
Simons wants to work for an arm triangle but Mwilinagwe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mwilinagwe has hold of Simons's hands but Simons slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simons passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mwilinagwe!
Mwilinagwe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simons is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mwilinagwe has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Simons cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Simons dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Simons fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mwilinagwe sprawls well initially but Simons persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simons in particular looking to stall.
Simons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mwilinagwe can do to turn this around?
Simons working over Mwilinagwe with some ground and pound. Mwilinagwe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mwilinagwe is trying to stand.
Simons 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons is controlling the pace.
We've been informed that Mwilinagwe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mwilinagwe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ground and pound from Simons.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons winds up and cracks Mwilinagwe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mwilinagwe is rocked!
Simons decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mwilinagwe is still on wobbly legs! Can Simons finish him?
Simons lands a huge takedown. Mwilinagwe is out but the ref is slow to react and Simons lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Mwilinagwe lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Simons!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
37% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
