PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zako Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons comes into the arena with I wanna be a balla blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Simmons
vs
Ortiz

190 cm
21
260 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

195 cm
19
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zako Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thor Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to avoid it but Ortiz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simmons to the ground. Simmons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but Simmons shows good takedown defense.
Ortiz slips under a jab from Simmons.
Simmons looks to land a right hand but Ortiz moved out of range.
Simmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortiz manages to avoid it.
Ortiz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortiz somewhat.
Zako Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Ortiz.
Simmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ortiz.
Simmons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simmons.
Ortiz shoots for a takedown but Simmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simmons misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons misses with a double jab.
Simmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simmons stuffs the takedown attempt from Ortiz. Ortiz gets slowly back to his feet.
Simmons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ortiz.
Simmons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Ortiz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

It looks like Thor Ortiz has been cut.
Simmons throws a nice looking combination but Ortiz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortiz is just out of range.
Simmons misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz slips a jab and a cross from Simmons.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simmons. Ortiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortiz slips a jab and a cross from Simmons.
A big left from Simmons misses.
Ortiz defending well as Simmons loads up on a big left hand.
Simmons throws a hook but Ortiz blocks it.
Ortiz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simmons swivels and escapes.
Simmons goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons throws out a loose jab but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simmons stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simmons wants it to stay on the feet.
Ortiz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortiz somewhat.
Ortiz walks into a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simmons defends it nicely.
Ortiz thuds his right hand into Simmons's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simmons misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Simmons as Ortiz shoots in.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simmons swinging wildly here.
Ortiz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simmons's waist but Simmons gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ortiz off to one side.
Zako Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four 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.
Simmons fails to land with a series of punches.
Simmons throws a body punch but Ortiz moves out of range.
Simmons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ortiz.
Simmons throws a nice looking combination but Ortiz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simmons stuffs the takedown.
Simmons fails to land with a series of punches.
Simmons misses with a wild combination.
Ortiz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to avoid it but Ortiz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simmons to the ground. Simmons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simmons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simmons tries to bum rush Ortiz with a series of wild strikes but Ortiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zako Simmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thor Ortiz's cut.
That's time! Simmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Simmons throws out a loose jab but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortiz is trying desperately to land a takedown but Simmons is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ortiz.
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simmons misses with a series of wild punches.
Simmons misses with a head kick.
Simmons tries to bum rush Ortiz with a series of wild strikes but Ortiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simmons shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Simmons won't be happy with that.
Simmons tries to buck Ortiz off but Ortiz is having none of it.

Ortiz is working to tighten is grip on Simmons's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Simmons has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ortiz is really squeezing tight and eventually Simmons passes out! Ortiz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thor Ortiz!