PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyo Yamamoto (ranked 4547 p4p, 24562 weight class) and Charlie Simmer (ranked 547 p4p, 634 weight class). Simmer has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd - Swamp Music as his entrance music. Charlie Simmer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Yamamoto
vs
Simmer

187 cm
18
210
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
210
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyo Yamamoto!
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, Charlie Simmer!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Simmer moves out of range.
Simmer raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Yamamoto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Simmer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yamamoto swivels and escapes.

Simmer closes the distance and clinches.
Simmer tries a knee to the head but Yamamoto blocks it.
Yamamoto is working for takedown but Simmer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yamamoto wants a takedown.
Yamamoto wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyo Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto tries to stall but Simmer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Simmer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yamamoto pulls his leg out and moves away.

Simmer darts in and clinches Yamamoto up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Simmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simmer tests Yamamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamamoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yamamoto somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Simmer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simmer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Simmer as Yamamoto shoots in.
Simmer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Simmer pushes Yamamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Simmer digs a right hand into Yamamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamamoto's gas tank.

Simmer manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yamamoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamamoto advances position into side control!
Yamamoto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Yamamoto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yamamoto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yamamoto working the ground and pound but Simmer is defending the strikes.

Yamamoto tries for a kimura but Simmer is defending well.

Yamamoto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto controlling the position from side mount.
Yamamoto wants to control but Simmer is keeping him busy.
We've been informed that Simmer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Yamamoto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Yamamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmer keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but Simmer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Yamamoto in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto throws a strike aimed at the side of Simmer's head but Simmer avoids it well.
Yamamoto taking a break here but Simmer is having none of it and regains half guard.
Yamamoto is trying to control the action in half guard but Simmer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Simmer blocks a head kick by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Simmer circles away.

Simmer has closed the distance and engaged Yamamoto in a clinch.
Yamamoto takes an elbow to the forehead.

Simmer breaks the clinch.

Simmer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simmer is trying to drag Yamamoto to the mat but Yamamoto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yamamoto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Simmer pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simmer pinned against the cage. Simmer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simmer! But no joy.
Yamamoto shoots in but Simmer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyo Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Simmer closes the distance and clinches.
Simmer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yamamoto tries to pull guard but Simmer holds him up against the cage and eventually Yamamoto drops back down to his feet.
Simmer has Yamamoto pushed against the cage.

Yamamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simmer throws a leg kick but Yamamoto checks it.
Yamamoto dives in for a single leg takedown but Simmer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Simmer pulls guard effortlessly.
Yamamoto distracts Simmer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yamamoto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simmer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yamamoto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yamamoto trying to control but Simmer is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Simmer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simmer prevents Yamamoto from getting back to his feet.
Yamamoto throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Simmer gets to his feet. Yamamoto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Yamamoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simmer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Simmer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Simmer pushes Yamamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Yamamoto tries to score a body lock takedown but Simmer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Simmer breaks from the clinch.
Yamamoto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simmer defends it nicely.
Charlie Simmer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simmer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Simmer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yamamoto on the side of the head.

Simmer closes the distance and clinches.
Simmer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmer digs a right hand underneath Yamamoto's ribcage. Yamamoto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Simmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Simmer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simmer throws a leg kick that misses.

Simmer rushes Yamamoto and presses him up against the cage.
Yamamoto tries to pull guard but Simmer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simmer tries for a takedown but Yamamoto manages to get underhooks.

Simmer breaks from the clinch.
Yamamoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simmer circles away.

Yamamoto gets tackled into the cage by Simmer. Simmer maintains the clinch.
Yamamoto is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyo Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmer tries for a takedown but Yamamoto manages to get underhooks.
Yamamoto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simmer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yamamoto is working for takedown but Simmer is calmly controlling the position for now.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simmer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simmer throws a head kick but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.

Simmer closes the distance and pushes Yamamoto back into the cage.
Simmer crunches a lovely knee into Yamamoto's ribcage.
Yamamoto trying to stall but Simmer improves his position.
Simmer fails to pull guard.

Yamamoto manages to break the clinch.

Simmer darts in and clinches Yamamoto up against the cage.
Yamamoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simmer avoids it.
Simmer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yamamoto smiles and moves away.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.

Simmer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Simmer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Simmer gets a clinch.
Yamamoto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Simmer walks away with a smile on his face. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Simmer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Simmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up but Simmer circles away and keeps his distance.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Simmer is having none of it.
Yamamoto throws a leg kick but Simmer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Simmer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yamamoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yamamoto.
Simmer misses with a double jab.
As Simmer looks to move away, Yamamoto throws a big counter combo but Simmer just gets out of the way.
Yamamoto tries to clinch there but Simmer circles away.
Yamamoto shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto shoots in and drives through. Simmer sprawls well.
Simmer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yamamoto has a takedown stuffed.

Simmer has taken the fight to the clinch.

Simmer breaks from the clinch.

Simmer clinches up with Yamamoto and pushes him back against the cage.

Simmer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yamamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simmer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Simmer clinches up with Yamamoto and pushes him back against the cage.
Yamamoto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simmer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Simmer. Those never looked like landing.
Charlie Simmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Simmer closes the distance and pushes Yamamoto back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto is trying to pull guard but Simmer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simmer throws a knee to the head but misses.

Simmer successfully pulls guard.
Simmer being controlled here, momentarily.
Yamamoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Yamamoto stands up from Simmer's guard - Yamamoto perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kyo Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charlie Simmer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yamamoto throws a push kick but Simmer slaps the foot to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Simmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simmer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Simmer!