PBP Commentary

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

Simmons
vs
Bradshaw

180 cm
23
190 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buck Bradshaw!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradshaw walks into a stiff left hand from Simmons.
Bradshaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simmons.
Bradshaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simmons misses with an uppercut.
Simmons throws a series of punches but Bradshaw moves out of range.
Simmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bradshaw.
Simmons throws a body punch but Bradshaw moves out of range.
Bradshaw dodges the punch combination from Simmons.
Bradshaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simmons throws out the jab.
Simmons misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Simmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradshaw moves away.
Simmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Bradshaw decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons trying to hold on to Bradshaw's head to control him but Bradshaw postures up.
Bradshaw not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Bradshaw is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Simmons has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simmons tries to roll over but Bradshaw keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Simmons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Simmons is trying to control but can't.
Bradshaw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Simmons tries to score with a low kick but Bradshaw moves his leg out of the way.
Bradshaw ducks under a wild hook from Simmons.
Simmons closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Simmons jabs at Bradshaw's body.
Simmons scores with a hook.
Simmons scores with the left hand. Bradshaw knows he should have avoided that one.

Bradshaw is rocked!
Bradshaw defending well as Simmons loads up on a big left hand.
No luck for Bradshaw with that takedown attempt.
Bradshaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simmons.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bradshaw.
Simmons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bradshaw looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simmons misses with a series of wild punches.
Simmons loads up on a big right hand but Bradshaw slips the punch.
Simmons lands a jab.
Bradshaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Simmons finish him?
Bradshaw switches off momentarily and Simmons cracks him with a monster right hand! Bradshaw topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Simmons dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Simmons!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fred Simmons!