PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ron Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron Paul has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Paul
vs
Sims

172 cm
30
135 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

159 cm
34
143 lbs
28 - 19 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ron Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, William Sims!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Paul darts in and clinches Sims up against the cage.
Sims blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paul blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sims avoiding damage.
Sims misses with a knee to the head.
Sims lands an elbow that stopped Paul in his tracks for a moment.
Sims avoids a wild elbow strike from Paul.
Sims taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Paul blocks an elbow strike.
Paul avoids a wild elbow strike from Sims.
Paul missing with knees to the body.
Paul tries to land knees in the clinch but Sims avoids the damage to the body.

Paul pulls guard effortlessly.
Sims works over Paul with some ground and pound from guard.
Sims preventing the sweep.
Sims engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Paul is looking for a triangle but Sims pushes his legs off easily.
Sims won't allow Paul to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims wants to control from the top but Paul keeps moving.
Sims controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sims must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sims preventing the sweep.
Paul is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paul is trying to control the position but Sims postures up.

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

Paul gets a clinch.
Sims misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sims blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sims is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sims avoids the elbow strike from Paul, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims lands an elbow inside.
Sims lands an elbow just above Paul 's eye.
Paul lands an elbow inside.
Sims is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paul is keeping busy.
Paul on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sims.
Knees to the body from Sims.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sims tries a body shot but Paul blocks it.
Paul blocks the elbow strike.
Sims lands an elbow that stopped Paul in his tracks for a moment.
Paul lands a shoulder strike.
Sims trying to stall but Paul improves his position.
I was talking to Paul's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sims lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paul backwards.
Paul with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paul throws a head punch that misses.
Sims on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sims throws an elbow but misses.
Sims missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims lands an elbow just above Paul 's eye.
Paul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sims is defending well for now.
Paul blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sims avoids it.
Paul tries to land knees in the clinch but Sims avoids the damage to the body.
Sims lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sims misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paul.
Sims lands an elbow inside.
Sims avoids a wild elbow strike from Paul.
Paul leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sims managing to block the knees to the body from Paul.
Sims avoids the elbow strike from Paul, against the cage.
Paul scores a nice knee to the body.
Sims trying to control the position but instead, Paul has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sims into the cage.
Paul missing with knees to the body.
Sims with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sims throws an elbow that misses.
Sims lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sims creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Paul's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sims avoids it.
Sims lands a left hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Paul taking a breather.
Sims will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paul up against the cage.
Paul comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sims throws an elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sims misses with an elbow over the top.
Sims lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from Sims.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sims obliges.
Sims missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Sims dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sims moves into range and clinches up with Paul.
Sims misses with an elbow over the top.
Sims on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sims utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sims trying to land knees to the body.
Paul avoiding damage as Sims throws knees to the body.
Sims creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Paul's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Paul.
Paul scores with a knee to the head.
William Sims seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paul on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sims creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sims lands an elbow inside that Paul shrugs off.
Sims on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paul missing with knees to the body.
Paul blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paul just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sims's brow.
Sims tries to stall but Paul uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paul with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul looking to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Paul obliges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sims creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sims lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Sims.
The referee calls for Paul to work.
Sims tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sims tries to land knees in the clinch but Paul avoids the damage to the body.
Sims stalling in the clinch but Paul improves position.
Paul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sims avoids it.
Sims stalling in the clinch but Paul improves position.
Paul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sims.
Paul lands a knee to the body.
Sims lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sims.
Sims pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Paul takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sims tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paul's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sims.
Sims is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paul is defending well for now.
Paul blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paul blocks the elbow strike.
Sims is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paul is defending well for now.
Paul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sims crunches a lovely knee into Paul's ribcage.
Sims blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sims misses with an elbow strike.
Sims is stalling here.
Paul lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sims.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sims.
Nice body punch from Sims - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sims as Paul tries to tie him up.
Paul managing to block the knees to the body from Sims.
Sims is trying to stall.
Sims blocks an elbow strike.
Sims pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Paul lands an elbow that stopped Sims in his tracks for a moment.
Paul pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Paul is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Paul comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Paul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sims is defending well for now.
Paul avoids a wild elbow strike from Sims.
Paul throws an elbow that misses.
Sims trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sims.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Sims on the inside.
Paul looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Paul creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sims landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sims creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sims lands a nice knee to the body.
Paul with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sims tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paul avoids it.
Nice body punch from Sims.
Paul blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paul avoids the elbow strike from Sims, against the cage.
Sims lands an elbow inside.
Sims just leaning against Paul, taking a breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sims avoiding damage as Paul throws knees to the body.
Sims avoiding damage as Paul throws knees to the body.
Sims on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee calls for Sims to work.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sims creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Sims showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Sims connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Paul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sims throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sims throws a leg kick but Paul checks it.

Paul rushes Sims and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sims obliges.
Paul misses with a knee to the head.
Sims lands an elbow that stopped Paul in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Sims.
Paul lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sims on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paul blocks an elbow strike from Sims.
Sims tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paul avoids it.
Paul dodges an elbow strike from Sims.
Sims misses with an elbow over the top.
Sims missing with knees to the body.
Sims trying to control the position but instead, Paul has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sims into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul blocks the elbow strike.
Sims takes an elbow to the forehead.
Paul lands a damaging elbow.
Sims lands a body shot.
Sims takes an elbow to the forehead.
Paul takes an elbow to the temple.
Sims on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sims lands an elbow just above Paul 's eye.
Sims takes an elbow to the temple.
Sims working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sims tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sims scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paul is defending well for now.
Sims lands a nice elbow.
Sims looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Paul lands a good knee to the midsection. Sims won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paul lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Paul blocks an elbow strike.
Paul avoids a wild elbow strike from Sims.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sims taking a breather.
Sims tries to land knees in the clinch but Paul avoids the damage to the body.
Sims trying to land knees to the body.
Paul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sims.
Sims crunches a lovely knee into Paul's ribcage.
Sims is trying to stall.
Sims avoiding damage as Paul throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Paul throws an elbow but it misses.
Paul managing to block the knees to the body from Sims.
Paul lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sims managing to block the knees to the body from Paul.
Paul takes an elbow to the temple.
Sims manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sims lands a damaging elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sims - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sims wants to stall.
Sims avoiding damage as Paul throws knees to the body.
Sims misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sims.
Sims can't find room to land a body shot as Paul controls the action.
Paul is trying to maintain a safe position but Sims gets an underhook and turns Paul into the cage.
A knee to the head by Paul.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sims is struggling to control the position.
Ron Paul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sims landing knees to the head.
Paul scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sims stalling.
Paul using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sims takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sims tries to stall but Paul uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by William Sims.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paul.
Paul throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sims's waist but Sims gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paul off to one side.
Paul darts in looking for a takedown but Sims gets double underhooks and turns Paul into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Sims comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sims winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Sims!
During a confident post fight interview, William Sims thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.