PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ash Simm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marius Mauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauler has chosen WAR then PEACE as his entrance music. Ash Simm has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Simm
vs
Mauler

170 cm
25
141 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

150 cm
25
134 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ash Simm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marius Mauler!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simm throws a head kick but Mauler moves out of range.
Simm throws a leg kick that misses.
Simm swinging wildly here.
Simm looks for the body kick but Mauler saw that one coming.
Mauler slips a jab and a cross from Simm.
Simm thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Simm.
Simm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Mauler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauler slips under a jab from Simm.
Simm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mauler moves out of range of the body kick from Simm.
Mauler slips under a jab.
Ash Simm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simm throws a head kick but Mauler moves out of range.
Mauler throws a jab when Simm was well out of range.
Mauler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ash Simm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simm throws a half hearted mid kick.

Mauler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simm wants to improve his position but Mauler is controlling well.
Simm wants to control but Mauler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mauler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mauler winds up and cracks Simm with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Simm tries to roll over but Mauler keeps him under control.
Simm trying to control here.
Simm moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mauler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mauler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Simm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mauler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mauler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mauler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Mauler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mauler has managed to get both his arms back between Simm's legs - danger averted.
Mauler landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simm is pulling down on Mauler's head. It's preventing any offense from Mauler, at least for the moment.

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

Simm is looking for a triangle but Mauler pushes his legs off easily.
Mauler lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Simm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mauler is aware though and is defending well.
Mauler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Simm will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mauler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mauler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Simm takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mauler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Simm is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mauler scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mauler lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Simm down.
Mauler scores with punches from side control.
Mauler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Simm wants to control but Mauler postures up.
Check out the look on Mauler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Simm isn't going anywhere.
Mauler is putting a hurting on Simm here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mauler lands a few punches from side control.
Mauler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Simm tries to improve position but can't.
Simm is trying to control Mauler's posture but Mauler avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mauler scores with punches from side control.
Simm is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Simm wants to control but Mauler postures up.
Mauler landing strikes.
Mauler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Simm is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Simm manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mauler's best efforts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Simm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mauler pulls his head out easily.
Simm is breathing heavily.
Mauler is keen to just control but Simm is a slippery customer.
Simm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mauler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mauler's back!
Mauler trying to control the action but Simm just sinks the hooks in.
Simm wants to control but Mauler is keeping busy.
Mauler is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Simm off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Mauler turns into Simm and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marius Mauler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mauler misses with a wild body shot.
Simm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mauler doesn't seem bothered though.
Simm throws a leg kick but Mauler moved away.
Simm throws a jab but it's blocked by Mauler.
Simm lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Simm throws a head kick that misses.
Simm wants to slow Mauler down by chopping away at his legs.
Ash Simm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Simm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simm swinging wildly here.
Mauler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simm throws out the jab.
Simm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simm's waist but Simm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mauler off to one side.
Mauler moves out of range of the body kick from Simm.
Simm tries to bum rush Mauler with a series of wild strikes but Mauler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mauler throws the left hand but Simm avoids the punch easily.
Mauler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No joy there for Simm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Mauler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mauler lands in his opponent's guard.
Mauler landing with the ground and pound.
Mauler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mauler won't allow Simm to sweep him here.
Mauler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simm has his hands on Mauler's head, controlling the position.
Simm is trying to control the position but Mauler postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Simm working for a triangle but Mauler defends it easily.

Mauler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mauler has managed to get both his arms back between Simm's legs - danger averted.
Mauler postures up and lands a big shot to Simm's brow.
Mauler distracts Simm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mauler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mauler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Simm keeping moving, preventing Mauler from controlling successfully.
Mauler working some strikes from top position.
Simm looking to control.
Mauler scoring with punches to the head and body.

Simm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mauler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Mauler is posturing up here but Simm has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mauler tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mauler has to tap! Slick submission there by Simm!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ash Simm!