PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akimbo Beataturgy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Sims
vs
Beataturgy

188 cm
21
200 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

190 cm
18
218 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Sims!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akimbo Beataturgy!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sims shoots in but Beataturgy avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Sims moves into range and clinches up with Beataturgy.
Beataturgy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beataturgy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sims pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sims.
Sims prevents the takedown attempt.
Sims lands an elbow inside.
Beataturgy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sims has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beataturgy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sims just stands there and leans against the cage.
Al Sims has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akimbo Beataturgy.
Beataturgy tries to pull guard but Sims won't allow it.
Sims lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Beataturgy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Come on Sims - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Sims.
Sims stops a takedown attempt from Beataturgy.
Sims stalling the fight.
Sims lands an elbow just above Beataturgy 's eye.
Beataturgy tries to land a knee to the head but Sims blocks with his arms.
Beataturgy missing with knees to the body.
Sims on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beataturgy avoids the elbow strike from Sims, against the cage.
Sims gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sims taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Beataturgy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beataturgy has Sims pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sims manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

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.
Sims will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Beataturgy up against the cage.
Beataturgy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sims'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.
Sims prevents Beataturgy from breaking the clinch.
Beataturgy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beataturgy jumps guard but Sims stands there with Beataturgy around his waist. Beataturgy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Beataturgy tries to pull guard but Sims won't allow it.
Beataturgy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sims smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sims takes the fight into the clinch.
Sims stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Beataturgy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Beataturgy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Beataturgy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Beataturgy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sims keeps control of Beataturgy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Beataturgy jumps guard but Sims stands there with Beataturgy around his waist. Beataturgy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Sims pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

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.
Beataturgy stuffs the takedown.
Sims moves in looking to clinch but Beataturgy pushes him off.
Beataturgy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sims shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beataturgy pinned against the cage. Beataturgy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beataturgy leaves Sims with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beataturgy with a lazy takedown attempt

and Sims counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Beataturgy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beataturgy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A bit of stalling here from Sims.
Beataturgy is working for takedown but Sims is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Sims dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beataturgy.
Beataturgy closes the distance looking to clinch

and Sims counters by clinching up.
Beataturgy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Beataturgy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sims walks away with a smile on his face. Beataturgy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Sims shoots in and bounces Beataturgy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Beataturgy keeping full guard, as Sims tries to pass.
Sims wanted to stand there but Beataturgy had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beataturgy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sims trying to control the position from guard on top but Beataturgy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beataturgy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sims is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beataturgy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Beataturgy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sims manages to get himself to full guard.
Beataturgy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sims not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beataturgy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beataturgy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sims is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beataturgy won't allow Sims to sweep him here.
Beataturgy wants to pass the guard but Sims is keeping the position.
Sims is trying to control the position but Beataturgy postures up.
Beataturgy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims keeping full guard, as Beataturgy tries to pass.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Beataturgy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sims sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beataturgy somewhat.
Al Sims has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akimbo Beataturgy.
Beataturgy keeps the fight on the outside.
Sims is looking to clinch.
Beataturgy throws a lazy body kick

and Sims counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sims.
Beataturgy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sims walks away with a smile on his face. Beataturgy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sims tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beataturgy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beataturgy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sims paws at him with a jab and circles away.

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.
Beataturgy with a poor takedown

and Sims counters by moving into the clinch.
Beataturgy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sims pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Beataturgy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beataturgy stalling in the clinch but Sims improves position.
Sims with a knee to the head.

Beataturgy pulls guard.
Beataturgy has his hands on Sims's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sims trying to control the position from guard on top but Beataturgy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Sims dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Beataturgy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beataturgy swats away the attempt to clinch by Sims.
Horrible takedown by Sims or perhaps it was just good defense by Beataturgy which made him look bad.
Beataturgy tries to clinch but Sims moves away

and Sims counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Beataturgy tries to pull guard but Sims won't allow it.
Beataturgy tries to break the clinch but Sims is controlling the position.
Sims throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beataturgy blocks it with crossed arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beataturgy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sims prevents it.
Sims throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beataturgy blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims controlling the action here for a moment.
Beataturgy jumps guard but Sims stands there with Beataturgy around his waist. Beataturgy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Al Sims has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akimbo Beataturgy.
Beataturgy takes an elbow to the temple.
Beataturgy wants to get back to striking at distance but Sims won't allow it.
Beataturgy is trying to break the clinch but Sims has him pressed against the cage.
Beataturgy can't find room to land a body shot as Sims controls the action.
Sims wants to get back to striking at distance but Beataturgy won't allow it.
Beataturgy missing with knees to the body.

That's two 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.
Sims is trying to break free.
Sims will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Beataturgy up against the cage.
Beataturgy is working for takedown but Sims is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sims utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sims using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beataturgy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beataturgy fails to pull guard.
Beataturgy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sims is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beataturgy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sims just stands there and leans against the cage.

Sims pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beataturgy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sims closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sims takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Al Sims has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beataturgy is defended easily by Sims.
Akimbo Beataturgy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sims tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sims tries to clinch up but Beataturgy circles away and keeps his distance.
Beataturgy tries to clinch but Sims moves away

and Sims counters by moving into the clinch.
Beataturgy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sims fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beataturgy scores with a hook to the body. Sims takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beataturgy scores with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beataturgy has a takedown stuffed.
Al Sims seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beataturgy shoots for a takedown but Sims saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sims is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beataturgy shoots in but Sims avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beataturgy misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Sims as Beataturgy shoots in.
Beataturgy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sims pinned against the cage. Sims gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Akimbo Beataturgy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Sims is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beataturgy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sims as he avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akimbo Beataturgy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Sims!