PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sebastion Gorfu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Simone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simone has chosen If You Got The Money as his entrance music. The key to victory for Sebastion Gorfu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Gorfu
vs
Simone

165 cm
26
135 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

159 cm
25
131 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid 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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastion Gorfu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Simone!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorfu is looking to land body kicks.
Simone loads up on a big right hand but Gorfu slips the punch.
A big left from Simone misses.
Gorfu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gorfu throws a combination that misses

and Simone counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gorfu!
Gorfu struggling a bit here.
Gorfu is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Simone sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gorfu is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gorfu manages to get back to half guard.
Simone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gorfu defending well though.
Simone looks to land a strike but Gorfu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Simone stops Gorfu from standing up.
Simone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simone trying to control but Gorfu is working from the bottom.
Gorfu is trying to keep Simone in close.
Gorfu is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gorfu trying to keep a closed guard but Simone is proving a slippery customer.
Simone stops Gorfu from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A clash of legs there as Simone blocks the low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simone stuffs the takedown.
Simone throws an overhand right that lands on Gorfu's shoulder, as Gorfu tries to avoid the shot.
Sebastion Gorfu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorfu throws a wild body kick that Simone sees coming a mile off.
Simone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gorfu misses with a combination

and Simone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gorfu is on top in guard.

Simone has a closed guard, preventing Gorfu from standing up.
Gorfu pushes down on Simone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gorfu trying to control from half guard but Simone is working away.
Simone manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simone wants to sweep here but Gorfu controlling him for the moment.
Simone is trying to keep Gorfu in close.
Gorfu trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gorfu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gorfu wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Gorfu throws a strike but Simone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu trying to keep a closed guard but Simone is proving a slippery customer.
Gorfu is looking to stand up but Simone isn't so interested in that idea.
Simone is pushing down on Gorfu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gorfu is fighting to maintain full guard but Simone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Simone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Simone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gorfu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Simone.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gorfu wants to control but Simone is keeping busy.
Gorfu wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Simone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The fight stays on the outside here - Gorfu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gorfu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gorfu looks to land a combination but Simone avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Gorfu blocks the low kick.

Simone scores with a takedown into Gorfu's guard.
Jack Simone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gorfu working a defensive guard here.
Simone postures up in Gorfu's guard and throws a big left but Gorfu blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone is looking to work some ground and pound but Gorfu has wrist control.
Simone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gorfu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Simone keeping moving, preventing Gorfu from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Gorfu from controlling successfully.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Gorfu tries to stand but Simone is controlling from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gorfu won't allow Simone to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simone working a defensive guard here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gorfu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice sprawl there from Simone as Gorfu shoots in.
Gorfu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gorfu throws a head kick but Simone moves out of range.
Simone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gorfu throws a series of strikes that have Simone backpedaling.
Gorfu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gorfu defends it well.
Gorfu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gorfu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Simone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gorfu wants to clinch but Simone slips to the side

and Simone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Simone.
Gorfu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simone.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gorfu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gorfu pulls Simone in to control the position.
Simone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gorfu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gorfu throws a lazy right hand but Simone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gorfu wants to clinch up but Simone keeps it at a distance.
Gorfu tries to clinch up

and Simone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Simone.
Simone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gorfu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simone.
Simone throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simone wants to control from the top but Gorfu keeps moving.
Simone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gorfu keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Gorfu is looking to stand up but Simone isn't so interested in that idea.
Simone trying to control but Gorfu is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Gorfu.
Simone misses with a low kick as Gorfu jumps back.
Gorfu closes the distance looking to clinch

and Simone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Simone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Gorfu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Simone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gorfu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simone pinned against the ropes. Simone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gorfu throws a lazy head kick

and Simone counters with a shoot takedown. Gorfu fights it but they end up in guard.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorfu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gorfu is keeping the position for now.
Simone throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorfu working a defensive guard here.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorfu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gorfu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simone.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorfu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gorfu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simone sprawls well. Simone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gorfu gets slowly back to his feet.
Simone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gorfu throws the kick towards the body but Simone avoids it.
Gorfu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gorfu tried to score with a low kick but Simone checks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simone misses with a wild body shot.
Gorfu throws a low kick, looking for Simone's leg but Simone calmly moves out of range.
Simone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gorfu misses with a two punch combination.
Simone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simone swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gorfu somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastion Gorfu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simone misses with a hook.
Gorfu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gorfu.
Simone looks to score with a jab to the body but Gorfu is just out of range.
Gorfu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gorfu.
Simone throws a body punch but Gorfu moves out of range.
Simone avoids the body shot from Gorfu.
Simone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Simone throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simone misses with a straight right.
Gorfu throws a big counter combination but Simone scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Simone misses the shot to the body.
Gorfu staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from Gorfu.
Gorfu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simone shoots for a double leg takedown but Gorfu sprawls well. He's pushed Simone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorfu manages to avoid it.
Gorfu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simone is fending him off so far but Gorfu persists. Nope, Simone circles away and we're back to standing.
Gorfu wants to clinch but Simone slips to the side

and Simone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Simone throws a big elbow that misses.
Gorfu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gorfu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Simone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gorfu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simone.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gorfu looking to control.
Simone distracts Gorfu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Simone throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Simone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gorfu misses with a double jab

and Simone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorfu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sebastion Gorfu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Simone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simone 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Jack Simone!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Jack Simone!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Jack Simone!

Jack Simone wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Jack Simone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.