PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Simone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Bautista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Simone might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to If You Got The Money. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Simone
vs
Bautista

159 cm
26
131 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

172 cm
23
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Simone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Bautista!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bautista shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simone as he avoids it easily.
Bautista dives in for a single leg takedown but Simone sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Bautista gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Simone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bautista won't be happy with that.
Simone remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bautista tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Simone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Simone stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautista tries to improve position but can't.
Bautista seems a little lost for a moment, as Simone dominates the positioning.
Bautista is looking for a sweep.
Simone is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bautista will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Simone'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.
Further stalling from Simone.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simone keeps the fight on the outside.
Simone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bautista moves in looking to clinch but Simone pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bautista shoots in for a takedown but Simone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jack Simone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Bautista.

Bautista rushes Simone and presses him up against the ropes.
Bautista fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Simone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bautista fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Simone drags the fight down to the ground.
Bautista stays in close to Simone's body and controls the position.
Bautista stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautista postures up in Simone's guard and throws a big left but Simone blocks it.
Simone pulls Bautista in close to prevent any damage.
Bautista throws a big elbow that misses.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bautista is one step ahead there.
Bautista looking to sit in guard and control but Simone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Simone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bautista looks for a takedown but Simone sprawls well.
Simone stuffs the takedown.
Simone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bautista throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simone.
Simone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bautista tries for a takedown but Simone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jack Simone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Bautista.
Simone throws a chopping leg kick but Bautista manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Bautista has managed to clinch.
Bautista has a couple of punches blocked by Simone.
Simone tries to work over Bautista's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone gets underhooks to prevent Bautista's takedown attempt.

Simone pulls guard successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Simone pulls Bautista in to control the position.
Bautista trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Bautista won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Bautista from controlling successfully.
Simone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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.
Bautista not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bautista motions for Simone to come forward. Bautista throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Simone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bautista sprawls and moves away.
Bautista shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simone as he avoids it easily.
Bautista darts in looking for a takedown but Simone gets double underhooks and turns Bautista into the ropes.
Bautista tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bautista tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simone swivels and escapes.
Simone tries to counter with a takedown but Bautista is quick to defend against it.
Bautista is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Simone as Bautista shoots in.
A jab from Simone misses.
Bautista is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bautista sprawls and moves away.
Bautista shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simone defends it nicely.
Simone attempts a counter takedown but Bautista avoids it well and moves away.
Bautista throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simone's waist but Simone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bautista off to one side.
Simone just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryo Bautista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bautista looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautista looks to clinch

and Simone counters with a shoot takedown. Bautista fights it but they end up in guard.
Simone postures up in Bautista's guard and throws a big left but Bautista blocks it.
Simone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Bautista is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bautista is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bautista misses with a takedown attempt

and Simone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bautista trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simone is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Simone dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Simone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bautista was well out of range. Poor timing from Simone.
Bautista wants to clinch but Simone slips to the side

and Simone decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bautista's guard.

Bautista looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bautista being controlled here, momentarily.
Jack Simone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Bautista looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Simone controlling from the top position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bautista tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Simone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simone feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Simone. No joy for Bautista on that attempt.
Simone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ryo Bautista is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bautista tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Simone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Simone.
Bautista takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Bautista is keeping the position.
Simone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bautista can do to turn this around?
Simone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simone seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bautista for as long as he can get away with.

Simone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jack Simone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simone content to stall in guard here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four 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.
Nice sprawl there from Simone as Bautista shoots in.
Bautista shoots in but no luck this time.
Jack Simone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Bautista.
Bautista closes the distance but Simone moves to the side

and Simone counters with a single leg into guard. Bautista didn't expect that.
Simone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Simone is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryo Bautista has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Simone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simone, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Jack Simone!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Jack Simone!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Jack Simone!

Jack Simone wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Simone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Ryo Bautista had this to say: 'It was a well fought fight, I guess I didn't train hard enough, and the other guy just wanted it more. Props to him for his win, and next time I'll get out there and win. Thank you to my supporters next time guys'.