PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Polski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Simms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wes Simms has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Polski
vs
Simms

189 cm
26
185 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

189 cm
27
200 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Polski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wes Simms!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polski scoring well with a low kick there.

Simms fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Polski sprawls well initially but Simms persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Simms is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Polski is just riding it out for now. Simms eventually gives up the hold.
Simms tries to pass the half guard into mount. Polski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simms is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Polski is defending against the submission attempts here by Simms.

Simms is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Polski is just riding it out for now. Simms eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simms is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Polski looks like he's trying to stand up.

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.

Simms is trying to work for a kimura but Polski is defending well.
Polski is staying active underneath Simms, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simms works his way into full mount!

Simms moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Polski has worked his arm free - good work by Polski!

Simms is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Polski has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Simms goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Polski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Simms but great work by Polski.

Polski decides to stand back up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simms checks a leg kick.
Polski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simms.

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.
A left and a right from Polski both land. Nice combination.
Simms with a poor takedown
and Polski counters with a thumping low kick.
Simms avoids a punch combination nicely.
Polski throws a head kick that misses.
Polski throws a front kick aimed at Simms's knee but Simms avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Simms blocks the low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Polski.
Simms shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Polski counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Polski misses with a head kick.
Polski connects with a high kick.
Polski throws a head kick that misses.
Polski lands the left hand.
Brian Polski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Polski throws a good cross that connects.
Polski throws a hook but Simms avoids it easily.
Polski throws a head kick that misses.
Polski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simms tries for a takedown but Polski circles away easily
and Polski counters with a big head kick but Simms shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polski throws a head kick but Simms moves out of range.
Simms doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Polski counters with a body kick that stops Simms in his tracks momentarily.
Polski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Polski.
Simms avoids the head kick by Polski.
Polski is looking to chop away at Simms's legs.
A head kick misses from Polski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Polski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Polski misses.
Polski is looking to chop away at Simms's legs.
Polski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simms moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Polski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Polski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Simms with a poor takedown
and Polski counters with a leg kick.
Brian Polski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Simms.
Polski misses with a two punch combination.
Simms doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Polski counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simms misses with a takedown
and Polski counters with a head kick. That will keep Simms thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Polski throws a head kick but Simms moves out of range.
Polski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Polski fakes the leg kick and cracks Simms in the body.
Polski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Polski throws a right and a left that Simms avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polski misses with a straight right.
Simms avoids the head kick by Polski.
Polski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Simms shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Simms is working for a kimura but Polski is defending it quite comfortably.

Simms is looking for a kimura but Polski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simms to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Polski.
Polski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simms tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Polski throws a sloppy head kick and Simms moves out of range easily.
Polski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simms tries for a takedown but Polski circles away easily
and Polski counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Polski.
Simms doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Polski counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simms doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Polski counters with a nice kick to the body.
Brian Polski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Simms.
Simms takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simms tries for a takedown but Polski circles away easily
and Polski counters with a thumping low kick.
Polski tries a head kick but it misses.
Polski throws a right hand that Simms ducks under and follows up with a left that Simms also avoids with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Polski.
Polski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simms doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Polski counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Polski misses its intended target.
Polski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Polski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Simms.
A head kick misses from Polski.
A head kick misses from Polski.
Polski lands a head kick!
Simms blocks a head kick by Polski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polski scores with a head kick. Simms tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Wes Simms has been cut.
Simms avoids the head kick by Polski.
Polski throws a nice looking combination but Simms bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Polski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brian Polski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simms.
Polski misses with a head kick.
Simms doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Polski counters with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polski throws a sloppy head kick and Simms moves out of range easily.
Polski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Polski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Simms backs up against the cage.
Simms tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simms slips a jab and a cross from Polski.
Simms tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Polski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Polski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Polski clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Wes Simms's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Polski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Polski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Polski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simms looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brian Polski is winning the standup battle so far.
Polski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simms checks it well.
Simms with a poor takedown
and Polski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Polski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simms avoids the body shot from Polski.
Simms with a lazy takedown attempt
and Polski counters with a big head kick but Simms shrugs it off.
Simms shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Polski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brian Polski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Simms.
Simms is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Polski. That's going to slow Simms down.
Polski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Polski throws the kick towards the body but Simms avoids it.
Polski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simms. That did some damage!
Simms's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Polski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Simms moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Simms blocks a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simms checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Simms avoids the head kick by Polski.
Polski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Polski.
Nice body kick from Polski.
Polski throws the kick towards the body but Simms avoids it.
Polski throws a head kick but Simms moves out of range.
Simms misses with a takedown
and Polski counters with a big head kick but Simms shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polski scores with a spinning back kick!
Simms takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Polski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Polski lands with a slapping head kick.
Polski sizes up Simms with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Polski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Polski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polski throws a sloppy head kick and Simms moves out of range easily.
Polski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Polski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Polski misses with a few strikes there.
Simms doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Polski counters with a head kick. That will keep Simms thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Simms blocks a head kick by Polski.
Polski throws a head kick that misses.
Polski misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Polski had his way with Wes Simms in that round.
The cut man is working on Wes Simms's cut.
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!

Polski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Simms's head.
Polski lands with a kick to the temple. Simms shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Simms bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polski pushes Simms away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Simms gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

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

Simms thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Simms is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Simms is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Polski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Simms tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Simms has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

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

That's two 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.

Simms working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Polski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Polski throws a head kick that Simms semi-blocks.
Polski throws a head kick but Simms moves out of range.
Simms has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Polski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Polski.
Polski throws a head kick that misses.
Simms moves away from the strike by Polski.
Brian Polski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Polski tries a head kick but it misses.
Simms with a lazy takedown attempt
and Polski counters with a left and a right that stings Simms.
Simms takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Simms avoids the head kick by Polski.
Brian Polski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simms misses with a takedown
and Polski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Polski throws a leg kick but Simms moved away.
Simms tries for a takedown but Polski circles away easily
and Polski counters with a three punch combo that has Simms backing up. Simms nods at Polski to acknowledge the strikes.
Brian Polski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Simms.
Polski throws a sloppy head kick and Simms moves out of range easily.
Simms blocks a head kick by Polski.
Polski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simms.
Wes Simms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Polski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Polski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Polski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:43
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:43
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Polski!
Brian Polski is the new middleweight champion!