PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between San Ji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steeeve Simmonzzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steeeve Simmonzzz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ji
vs
Simmonzzz

177 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

192 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, San Ji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steeeve Simmonzzz!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmonzzz defending well as Ji loads up on a big left hand.
Simmonzzz shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Ji.
Simmonzzz shoots in for a takedown but Ji shows good takedown defense.
Ji throws a nice head kick!
Simmonzzz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ji defends it nicely.
San Ji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steeeve Simmonzzz.
Ji misses with a head kick.
Ji waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simmonzzz.
Ji throws a head kick but Simmonzzz moves out of range.
Simmonzzz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Simmonzzz is rocked!
Ji throws a head kick but Simmonzzz moves out of range.
Simmonzzz is still on wobbly legs! Can Ji finish him?
Ji lands a leg kick that knocks Simmonzzz off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ji throws a head kick but Simmonzzz moves out of range.
Ji throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ji tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ji tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ji is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji tries a head kick but it misses.
Simmonzzz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ji throws a head kick that misses.
Ji swings for the body but Simmonzzz moves out of range.
Simmonzzz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ji sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ji throws a head kick that misses.
Simmonzzz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simmonzzz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ji sprawls well. Ji wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simmonzzz gets slowly back to his feet.
Simmonzzz is looking to clinch but Ji is avoiding it.
Ji tries a head kick but it misses.
Simmonzzz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ji avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick misses from Ji.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simmonzzz.
Simmonzzz seems to have recovered his senses.
Simmonzzz fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Simmonzzz or perhaps it was just good defense by Ji which made him look bad.
Nice body kick from Ji.
Simmonzzz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ji pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmonzzz shoots in for a double leg but Ji sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simmonzzz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Simmonzzz shoots in for a takedown but Ji shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simmonzzz fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ji throws the kick towards the body but Simmonzzz avoids it.
Ji fails with an attempt to clinch.

Simmonzzz has closed the distance and engaged Ji in a clinch.

Simmonzzz jumps guard.
Jiis looking to pass into half guard but Simmonzzz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Simmonzzz is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simmonzzz stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Ji gets tackled into the cage by Simmonzzz. Simmonzzz maintains the clinch.

Simmonzzz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ji tries a head kick but it misses.
Simmonzzz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ji but Ji pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ji stuffs the takedown attempt from Simmonzzz. Simmonzzz gets slowly back to his feet.
Ji tries a head kick but it misses.

Simmonzzz takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ji tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simmonzzz is looking for a takedown.
Simmonzzz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Simmonzzz fails to pull guard.
Simmonzzz misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ji successfully pulls guard.
Ji wants to stand and escape but Simmonzzz is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ji gets tackled into the cage by Simmonzzz. Simmonzzz maintains the clinch.
Simmonzzz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simmonzzz content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Ji's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ji keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simmonzzz misses with a head kick.
San Ji is winning the standup battle so far.
Ji lands with a kick to the temple. Simmonzzz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Steeeve Simmonzzz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ji throws a head kick but Simmonzzz moves out of range.
Ji tries to land a front kick but Simmonzzz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ji lands a high kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmonzzz avoids the head kick by Ji.

Simmonzzz gets a clinch.
Ji changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simmonzzz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ji throws a head kick but Simmonzzz moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Ji as Simmonzzz shoots in.
San Ji is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ji misses with a head kick.

Simmonzzz clinches up with Ji and pushes him back against the cage.

Simmonzzz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Simmonzzz clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmonzzz jumps guard but Ji turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
San Ji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steeeve Simmonzzz.

Simmonzzz jumps guard.

Ji avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Simmonzzz has his foot on Ji's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ji works his way back into a safe position though.
Simmonzzz managing to control the position.
Ji preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmonzzz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ji is looking to advance position but Simmonzzz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Simmonzzz has control of Ji's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ji regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Simmonzzz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmonzzz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ji holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Simmonzzz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ji avoids a series of strikes thrown by Simmonzzz.
Simmonzzz controlling from the full mount.
Simmonzzz misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steeeve Simmonzzz 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. This is the final round!

Simmonzzz rushes Ji and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Simmonzzz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ji misses with a head kick.
Simmonzzz fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simmonzzz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ji throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Simmonzzz's head.
Ji circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simmonzzz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Simmonzzz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ji but Ji pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Simmonzzz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Simmonzzz keeps control of Ji as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Ji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simmonzzz has a takedown stuffed.
San Ji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steeeve Simmonzzz.
Simmonzzz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ji as he jumps to the side.
Simmonzzz blocks a head kick by Ji.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simmonzzz thows a body shot but no joy.
Ji tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simmonzzz dives in and grabs Ji's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ji pushes down on Simmonzzz's head and hops out.
Simmonzzz throws a push kick but Ji slaps the foot to one side.
Ji throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simmonzzz's waist but Simmonzzz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ji off to one side.

Simmonzzz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Simmonzzz manages to break the clinch.
Ji scores with a head kick.
Simmonzzz fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmonzzz avoids the head kick by Ji.

Simmonzzz forces Ji back against the cage and clinches.
Simmonzzz wants to take the fight to the mat but Ji manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ji is trying to break the clinch but Simmonzzz is controlling him.
Simmonzzz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ji prevents it.
Ji misses with a knee to the head.
Simmonzzz tries to pull guard but Ji won't allow it.
Ji wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmonzzz jumps guard but Ji stands there with Simmonzzz around his waist. Simmonzzz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Ji breaks the clinch.
Simmonzzz shoots in but no luck this time.
Simmonzzz shoots in but Ji avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simmonzzz avoids the head kick by Ji.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simmonzzz shoots in looking for a takedown but Ji manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simmonzzz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simmonzzz misses with a takedown
and Ji makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steeeve Simmonzzz.
I think Simmonzzz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steeeve Simmonzzz!