PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Prince Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Simmons
vs
Redfield

171 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Prince Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chris Redfield!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redfield.
Redfield dives in and grabs Simmons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simmons pushes down on Redfield's head and hops out.
Simmons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Redfield makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Simmons really felt that one!
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Redfield closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simmons circles away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Redfield.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons pushes Redfield away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Redfield gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Redfield wants to control but Simmons is keeping him busy.
Simmons parries the strikes from Redfield easily there. Redfield is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Simmons to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Redfield stalls from top position.
Redfield is looking to take a break and control but Simmons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chris Redfield wasn't active enough on the ground.
Redfield swinging wildly here.
A solid body kick from Redfield.
Redfield slips under a jab from Simmons.
Redfield dives in and grabs Simmons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simmons pushes down on Redfield's head and hops out.
Prince Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Redfield.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Redfield misses.
Simmons misses with a hook
and Redfield counters with a left and a right that stings Simmons.
Prince Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redfield circles away quickly and effectively.

Simmons tries to keep at a distance but Redfield has taken the fight into the clinch.
Redfield gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simmons.

Redfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simmons swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Redfield counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Redfield is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Redfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Redfield controlling the action here.

Redfield decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Redfield is defended easily by Simmons.
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick
and Redfield counters with a body kick.
Redfield shoots in looking for a takedown. Simmons tries to sprawl out of it but Redfield keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simmons manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Redfield lands a head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redfield shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Redfield dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Redfield avoids a kick to the body.
Simmons is trying hard to land a takedown here. Redfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simmons is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Redfield.
Redfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to avoid it but Redfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simmons to the ground. Simmons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Redfield gets a double leg takedown into Simmons's guard.

Redfield drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Redfield jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Simmons wants to stand but Redfield is controlling the position.

Redfield decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simmons, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Redfield bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Redfield stands up and beckons Simmons to his feet.

Redfield scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Redfield controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chris Redfield.

Redfield closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Simmons's guard.
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!
Redfield content to stall in guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Redfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Redfield stands up and waves to Simmons to follow him.
A right-left combo lands from Redfield.
Redfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Redfield throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Simmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Redfield dives in and scores a takedown into Simmons's guard.
Redfield thows a big elbow that misses.
Redfield not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chris Redfield.
Nice sprawl there from Simmons as Redfield shoots in.
Prince Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Redfield.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simmons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Redfield counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Redfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simmons wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Redfield is now in half guard.
Redfield prevents Simmons from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Redfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Redfield scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Redfield with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Redfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Redfield was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Simmons tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Redfield shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Redfield tries to sprawl but Simmons drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Redfield is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simmons's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simmons's back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Simmons showing good submission defense here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield missing with strikes from the back.
Redfield gets his hands free as Simmons looks to control.
Simmons has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Redfield misses with an elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Redfield.

Redfield is persistently looking for the submission but Simmons is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Redfield is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Simmons knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Simmons for a finish.
Chris Redfield has got the better of the ground game so far.

Redfield working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
What can Simmons do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Prince Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redfield is looking to control Simmons but Simmons is wriggling around and keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Redfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Redfield 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Redfield!