PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Sims (ranked 5791 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliff Marcelian (ranked 24204 p4p, 0 weight class). Cliff Marcelian is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sims
vs
Marcelian

190 cm
25
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jermaine Sims!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cliff Marcelian!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcelian is defended easily by Sims.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sims or perhaps it was just good defense by Marcelian, which made it look bad.
Marcelian fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcelian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sims as he avoids it easily.
Jermaine Sims has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Marcelian.
No luck for Sims with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sims fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcelian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sims sprawls well. Sims wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marcelian gets slowly back to his feet.
Sims misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sims stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sims wants it to stay on the feet.

Marcelian closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sims quickly recovers to half guard.
Marcelian stalling.
Sims wants to get back to his feet.
Sims is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marcelian scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims won't allow Marcelian to pass to mount.
Sims keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marcelian performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sims slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marcelian prevents Sims from getting back to his feet.
Marcelian landing with the ground and pound.
Marcelian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marcelian is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcelian lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcelian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sims keeping full guard, as Marcelian tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcelian wants to control from the top but Sims keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Marcelian closes the distance and pushes Sims back into the cage.

Sims's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Sims gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Marcelian breaks from the clinch.
Cliff Marcelian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcelian is defended easily by Sims.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marcelian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marcelian shoots for a takedown but Sims saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.

Sims closes the distance and pushes Marcelian back into the cage.

Marcelian pulls Sims into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcelian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sims is controlling him.
Marcelian keeping full guard, as Sims tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sims in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jermaine Sims will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sims has a takedown stuffed.
Marcelian feints the counter takedown.
Sims pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marcelian back to the cage. Sims follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Marcelian closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sims to the mat! Sims manages to get full guard.

Sims uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Marcelian fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Sims as Marcelian shoots in.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcelian shoots and misses
and Sims counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jermaine Sims has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Marcelian.
Sims lands a jab-cross combination.
Marcelian is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sims looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims tries to close the distance and clinch but Marcelian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sims throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Marcelian counters with a shoot takedown. Sims fights it but they end up in guard.
Marcelian stopping the sweep attempt from Sims.
Sims is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sims trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Marcelian works over Sims with some ground and pound from guard.
Sims keeping full guard, as Marcelian tries to pass.
Marcelian preventing the sweep.
Marcelian working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marcelian working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcelian postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marcelian shoots in for a takedown but Sims shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sims seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sims tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so Marcelian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marcelian stops Sims from standing up.

Sims looking for a guillotine here but Marcelian defends easily.
Sims working a defensive guard here.
Sims has momentary wrist control but Marcelian slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcelian stands up over Sims, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marcelian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marcelian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sims is keeping the position for now.

Sims working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marcelian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marcelian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marcelian shoots in for a takedown but Sims shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcelian dives in and grabs Sims's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sims pushes down on Marcelian's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sims or perhaps it was just good defense by Marcelian, which made it look bad.

That's four 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.
Marcelian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sims is fending him off so far but Marcelian persists. Nope, Sims circles away and we're back to standing.
Sims tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marcelian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marcelian is looking to clinch.
Marcelian misses with a takedown
and Sims counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marcelian fails with the takedown
and Sims counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jermaine Sims is winning the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Sims scores with a four punch combination!
Sims fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marcelian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sims.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jermaine Sims dominated that second round.
That's time! Sims's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Marcelian rushes Sims and presses him up against the cage.
Sims has Marcelian pushed against the cage.
Sims tries to break the clinch but Marcelian is controlling the position.

Marcelian has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sims is trying to keep an underhook but Marcelian manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marcelian connects with a nice short shot to Sims's temple.
Well, if Marcelian is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Marcelian wants to pass the guard but Sims is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcelian trying to pass the guard but Sims defending well.
Marcelian slows the pace down in half guard.
Cliff Marcelian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marcelian looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sims wants to get back to his feet.
Sims tries to roll over but Marcelian keeps him under control.
Marcelian winds up and cracks Sims with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

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.
Marcelian is looking to advance position but Sims won't allow it.
Marcelian keeps trying to improve his position.
Sims is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sims moves into full guard.
Marcelian with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marcelian chips away with some ground and pound.
Marcelian sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marcelian shoots for a takedown but Sims saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcelian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sims pinned against the cage. Sims gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marcelian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marcelian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sims as he jumps to the side.
As Marcelian looks to move away, Sims throws a big counter combo but Marcelian just gets out of the way.
Jermaine Sims has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Marcelian.
Marcelian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sims sprawls well. Sims wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marcelian gets slowly back to his feet.

Sims closes the distance and clinches.

Marcelian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jermaine Sims is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Sims moves into the clinch.
Sims tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Marcelian tightens his grip and picks Sims up, before dumping him to the ground. Sims manages to land in guard.
Sims can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marcelian controls the pace.
Marcelian wants to pass the guard but Sims is keeping the position.
Marcelian stays in close to Sims's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sims throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cliff Marcelian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jermaine Sims is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sims looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cliff Marcelian.
I think Sims has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jermaine Sims!