PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Simms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pablo
vs
Simms

170 cm
23
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

173 cm
19
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Pablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Simms!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simms lands a body shot.
Simms takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pablo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simms tries to close the distance and clinch but Pablo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Simms darts in and clinches Pablo up against the cage.
Simms misses with a knee strike.
Simms looking for a takedown.

Simms has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pablo uses from the top position.
Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Simms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pablo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simms working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo chips away with some ground and pound.
Pablo scoring with some ground and pound.
Simms is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pablo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pablo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simms wants to get back to his feet but Pablo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simms utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Pablo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Simms wants to sweep here but Pablo controlling him for the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Pablo clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simms jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pablo walks away with a smile on his face. Simms gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simms with a poor takedown

and Pablo moves into the clinch.
Juan Pablo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Simms.
Pablo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Simms pulls his leg out and moves away.

Pablo scores with a takedown into Simms's guard.
Pablo being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simms is trying to keep Pablo in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simms has Pablo pulled in close to control his posture.
Pablo wants to control from the top but Simms keeps moving.
Simms is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simms lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pablo!
Pablo tries to hold on but Simms postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pablo slaps away a takedown attempt from Simms, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simms misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pablo tries to clinch but Simms moves away

and Simms holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pablo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simms avoids it.
Simms throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Simms fails to land.
Pablo can't get the takedown.
Pablo wants a takedown.
Simms tries to score a body lock takedown but Pablo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simms fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Juan Pablo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Simms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pablo.
Pablo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simms pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Pablo breaks the clinch.
Simms shoots for a takedown but Pablo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simms is breathing heavily.
Pablo throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pablo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pablo tries for a takedown but Simms manages to get underhooks.
Simms tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pablo smiles and moves away.

Pablo closes the distance and pushes Simms back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Pablo as the two fighters clinch.
Simms is looking to break free of the clinch but Pablo has double underhooks.
Simms throws an elbow but it misses.
Pablo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Simms taking a breather.

Pablo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simms tries to clinch up but Pablo circles away and keeps his distance.
Simms avoids the head kick by Pablo.
Simms keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo lands with a nice body kick.

Pablo has managed to clinch.
Simms has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pablo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Simms fails to land.

Pablo jumps into guard, dragging Simms to the mat.
Pablo wants to stand up but Simms is controlling him.

Pablo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Simms passes into half guard.
Simms really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pablo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pablo is in trouble now - Simms has advanced to mount!
Pablo tries to hold on but Simms pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simms tries to control but Pablo wriggling away.
Pablo tries to hold on but Simms postures up.
Pablo is bucking up trying to escape but Simms cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simms misses with a head shot.

Simms goes for an armbar but Pablo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pablo.
Simms keeping moving, preventing Pablo from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simms being controlled here, momentarily.
Pablo trying to control but Simms is working from the bottom.
Simms wants to sweep here but Pablo controlling him for the moment.
Pablo won't allow Simms to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Pablo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Pablo takes one on the button.
Simms defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pablo.
Simms has his takedown stuffed

and Pablo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pablo.
Pablo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Simms preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simms wants to sweep here but Pablo controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simms is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simms throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Simms trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pablo's guard.
Pablo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Simms stopping the sweep attempt from Pablo.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Simms from controlling successfully.
Pablo controls Simms momentarily but Simms frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simms postures up in Pablo's guard and throws a big left but Pablo blocks it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Pablo closes the distance and clinches.
Simms fails to pull guard.
Pablo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Simms is keeping busy.

Pablo breaks from the clinch.
Pablo shoots in but Simms avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pablo.
Simms shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Juan Pablo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Simms.
Pablo doesn't manage to clinch there - Simms circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simms shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pablo pinned against the cage. Pablo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Pablo scores a takedown into full mount!
Simms is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pablo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Simms to take his back!
Pablo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Will Pablo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pablo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pablo punches the canvas rather than the man.
Pablo misses with a punch to the head.
Simms is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Simms defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Juan Pablo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simms wants to control his opponent's hands but Pablo gets his hands free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Pablo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pablo 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Pablo!