PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Hobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Simler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell Hobson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Hobson
vs
Simler

172 cm
21
160 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

199 cm
29
160 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitchell Hobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Simler!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hobson moves into the clinch.
Hobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hobson is trying to pull guard but Simler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hobson jumps guard but Simler stands there with Hobson around his waist. Hobson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hobson stalling.
Simler is looking to break free of the clinch but Hobson has double underhooks.
Simler is looking to break free of the clinch but Hobson has double underhooks.

Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hobson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simler as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitchell Hobson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hobson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hobson somewhat.
Horrible takedown by Hobson or perhaps it was just good defense by Simler which made him look bad.
Mitchell Hobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simler fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hobson doesn't manage to clinch there - Simler circles away.
Simler swinging wildly here.
Hobson misses with a takedown attempt
letting Simler counter with a right hand.
Hobson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Dan Simler has been cut.
Simler swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobson.

Hobson shoots in and gets a takedown into Simler's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hobson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hobson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hobson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobson doesn't manage to clinch there - Simler circles away.
Hobson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hobson is defended easily by Simler.
Simler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hobson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simler.
Hobson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Hobson clinches up with Simler and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Hobson.
Hobson lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Simler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Hobson successfully pulls guard.

Hobson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simler defends well.
Simler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Hobson pushes Simler off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hobson tries to clinch up but Simler circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hobson throws a nice looking combination but Simler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simler looks to score with a jab to the body but Hobson is just out of range.
Hobson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hobson somewhat.
Hobson cracks Simler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hobson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hobson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hobson shoots for a double leg takedown but Simler sprawls well. He's pushed Hobson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hobson looks to score with a jab to the body but Simler is just out of range.
Simler misses with a looping right.
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitchell Hobson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Simler's cut.
That's time! Hobson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Simler blocks a head kick by Hobson.
Mitchell Hobson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hobson is looking to clinch but Simler is avoiding it.
Simler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Hobson shoots in and bounces Simler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Hobson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hobson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simler.
Hobson defending well as Simler loads up on a big left hand.
Hobson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simler lands with a cross.
Hobson wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobson wants to clinch but Simler slips to the side
and Simler counters with a straight right hand.
Simler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hobson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hobson is defended easily by Simler.
Hobson moves out of range as Simler strikes.
Horrible takedown by Hobson or perhaps it was just good defense by Simler which made him look bad.
Simler throws a jab when Hobson was well out of range.
Hobson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simler.
Simler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hobson.
Hobson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hobson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simler throws out a loose jab but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simler fails to land with a series of punches.
Simler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Hobson rushes Simler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simler is pressed up against the cage. Hobson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Simler down to the mat. Simler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitchell Hobson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simler misses with a jab, cross combination.

Simler gets tackled into the cage by Hobson. Hobson maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simler wants to get back to striking at distance but Hobson won't allow it.
Hobson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Simler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Simler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hobson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Simler's guard.
Hobson passes into half guard.
Hobson trying to control from half guard but Simler is working away.

Hobson is working for a submission of some sort.

Simler is defending against the submission attempts here by Hobson.
Mitchell Hobson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hobson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simler trying to control here.
Simler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitchell Hobson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Simler's cut.
That's time! Hobson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hobson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Hobson stands and steps away. Simler gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mitchell Hobson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hobson misses with a head kick.
Simler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hobson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simler scores with a nice strike.
Hobson is looking to clinch.
Simler swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobson.
Simler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hobson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hobson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simler paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobson shoots in for a takedown but Simler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hobson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hobson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, jab by Simler - just one landing.
A shot to the liver by Simler. Beautiful body shot.

Simler pushes Hobson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hobson tries to pull guard but Simler won't allow it.
Hobson is working for takedown but Simler is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitchell Hobson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Hobson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Simler regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hobson drops back looking for a leg! Simler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simler manages to kick Hobson off! Hobson jumps back into Simler's guard.
Simler keeping full guard, as Hobson tries to pass.
Hobson passes Simler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hobson passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobson fails to advance to Simler's back.

Hobson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Simler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hobson takes a swing at Simler's ribcage but misses.
Simler throws a lazy right hand but Hobson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hobson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simler as he avoids it easily.
Hobson avoids the body shot from Simler.
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hobson throws a series of punches but Simler moves out of range.
Dan Simler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Simler drives through and clinches with Hobson against the cage.
Simler lands an uppercut.
Hobson tries to pull guard but Simler won't allow it.
Hobson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simler wants to break the clinch but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hobson.
Simler tries to break the clinch but Hobson is controlling the position.
Simler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mitchell Hobson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simler lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.

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 Mitchell Hobson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hobson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Hobson!
Mitchell Hobson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.