PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Brunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Brunner
vs
Sims

170 cm
34
137 lbs
18 - 15 - 0

159 cm
33
143 lbs
27 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Zipp Zapp(w. laundry:10%)

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 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Brunner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, William Sims!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sims is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brunner.
Sims has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brunner is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sims misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunner.
Brunner throws a looping overhand right but Sims ducks down to avoid it.
Sims lands with a shot to the body.
Brunner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brunner misses with a series of wild punches.
Brunner takes a swing at Sims's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Brunner is predictable there
and Sims cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sims's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brunner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sims scrambles back to his feet.
Brunner misses with a leg kick
and Sims connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sims wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sims lands a body shot.
Brunner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sims scores with a jab to the head.
Brunner tries to bum rush Sims with a series of wild strikes but Sims uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brunner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sims.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunner. Sims does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sims scores with a leg kick.
Sims lands with a hook. Brunner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brunner misses with a body shot.
Sims slips a jab from Brunner.
Sims misses with an uppercut
and Brunner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horrible takedown by Brunner or perhaps it was just good defense by Sims which made him look bad.
Brunner throws a right hand that misses
and Sims makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sims pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brunner throws a right and a left that both miss.

Sims moves into the clinch.
Sims throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sims pushes off an throws an elbow but Brunner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sims lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunner lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sims lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sims misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sims missing with knees to the body.
Brunner takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hand to the body from Sims.
Sims lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Mike Brunner has been cut.
Sims slows down the pace here.
Brunner is trying to force a seperation but Sims has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Sims.
Sims tries to stall but Brunner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Brunner has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sims is trying to keep an underhook but Brunner manages to get the takedown into half guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Sims is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brunner pulls his head out easily.
Sims wants to improve his position but Brunner is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Brunner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sims sees it coming and defends easily.
Sims throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Brunner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Brunner is working for a submission of some sort.

Brunner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sims has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brunner is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Pahuyuth Muay Thai 12 elite coaches that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sims trying to strike off his back.
Sims is trying to keep Brunner in close.
Brunner tries to free his leg and advance position but Sims is retaining full guard.

Brunner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brunner postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Brunner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sims looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Sims dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Brunner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A combination from Brunner does no damage.
Brunner throws a body punch but Sims moves out of range.
Brunner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sims on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Sims.
Brunner throws a right and a left that Sims avoids nicely.
Sims's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sims duly obliges.
Brunner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sims.
Brunner wants to slow Sims down by chopping away at his legs.
Sims tests Brunner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brunner throws a head kick but Sims moves out of range.
Brunner looks to land a combination but Sims avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brunner.
A good leg kick by Sims.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sims's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brunner under the eye.
Brunner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sims throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brunner walks into a jab.
Sims looks to throw the jab but Brunner is out of range.
Brunner misses with a two punch combination.
Brunner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sims moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sims slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
William Sims seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sims just misses with a punch to the body.
Sims uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brunner.
Sims throws an overhand right that lands on Brunner's shoulder, as Brunner tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Brunner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sims connects with a body shot.
Sims throws a poor cross that misses
and Brunner counters with a three punch combo that has Sims backing up. Sims nods at Brunner to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sims lands with a shot to the body.
Sims's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brunner under the eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sims, as that shot connected.
Sims slips under a jab from Brunner.
Brunner misses with a double jab.
Brunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sims moves away.
Brunner misses with an uppercut. Sims saw that one coming.
Sims scores with a shot to the body.
Sims paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Sims misses.
Brunner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sims scores with a body shot.
Brunner misses with a body shot.
Sims moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sims.
Brunner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sims defends well and Brunner ends up having to push Sims into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sims controlling the action here for a moment.
Sims is trying to maintain a safe position but Brunner gets an underhook and turns Sims into the cage.
Sims landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sims holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sims lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sims is pressed up against the cage. Brunner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sims down to the mat. Sims avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Brunner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sims fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brunner manages to avoid it.
Brunner dives in and grabs Sims's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sims pushes down on Brunner's head and hops out.
Mike Brunner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sims dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brunner throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims cracks a nice hook into Brunner's ribs.
Sims throws an overhand right that lands on Brunner's shoulder, as Brunner tries to avoid the shot.
Sims misses with a lunging right hand
and Brunner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sims throws a hook but Brunner avoids it easily.
Brunner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sims.
Sims tests Brunner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brunner takes one to the chin there.
Sims ducks right into an uppercut from Brunner.
Nice takedown defense from Sims. No joy for Brunner on that attempt.
Sims throws a looping overhand right but Brunner ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sims throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brunner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sims buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Sims showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Brunner's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Sims closes the distance and clinches.
Brunner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sims after a bit of a struggle.
Brunner wants a takedown.
Sims lands an elbow that stopped Brunner in his tracks for a moment.
Sims lands a nice knee to the body.
Sims lands a nice elbow.
Sims unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sims lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brunner.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sims.
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!
A right handed body shot lands from Sims.
A short uppercut from Sims.
Sims lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sims - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sims throws an elbow but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims pushes off an throws an elbow but Brunner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brunner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sims is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brunner is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sims just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brunner's brow.
Sims looking to throw knees to the head but Brunner is blocking nicely.
Sims avoiding damage.
Sims receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Brunner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sims after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Brunner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sims holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brunner looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Sims.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brunner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sims gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sims misses with some punches.
Brunner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sims avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brunner blocks the elbow strike.
Brunner tries for a takedown but Sims manages to get underhooks.
Sims lands an elbow inside that Brunner shrugs off.
Sims lands an elbow just above Brunner 's eye.

Mike Brunner's cut is getting worse.
Sims misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brunner.
Brunner has had enough of the clinch but Sims keeps him there for the moment.
Sims taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brunner wants a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sims throws an elbow that misses.
Brunner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brunner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sims fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brunner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brunner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sims cracks Brunner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Sims. That snapped Brunner's head back.
Brunner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sims connects with a right hand. Brunner shakes it off.

Brunner is rocked!
Brunner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sims connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brunner scrambles back to his feet.
Oh Brunner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sims cracks Brunner with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Brunner tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sims pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Brunner is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Sims!
During a confident post fight interview, William Sims thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.