PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Ontario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Simenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ontario comes into the arena with VHB - Freedom Fighter blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ontario
vs
Simenkov

192 cm
40
163 lbs
39 - 18 - 1

165 cm
41
169 lbs
23 - 15 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

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 39 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Erwin Ontario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sergei Simenkov!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ontario defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simenkov.
Ontario really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ontario scores with a nice right hand.
Ontario swings for the body but Simenkov moves out of range.
Ontario lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good leg kick by Ontario there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ontario misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simenkov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A left lands for Ontario.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ontario. Simenkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simenkov moves out of range of the strikes.
And Simenkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Ontario pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ontario throws a wild body kick that Simenkov sees coming a mile off.
Simenkov needs to keep his hands up - Ontario had a free shot at his head there.
Simenkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ontario as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Ontario.
Ontario takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simenkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ontario lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ontario looks to throw the jab but Simenkov is out of range.
Ontario throws a hook but Simenkov avoids it easily.
Simenkov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ontario is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Simenkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Simenkov slips a jab from Ontario.
Ontario with a hook.
Ontario scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ontario misses with a body kick.
Ontario with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ontario connects with a leg kick. Simenkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Simenkov shoots in for a double leg but Ontario sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Erwin Ontario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Simenkov.

Simenkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simenkov has Ontario pressed against the cage, preventing Ontario from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Simenkov keeps control of Ontario as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simenkov goes for a takedown attempt but Ontario pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Simenkov blocks a low kick nicely.
Simenkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ontario circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov shoots and misses
and Ontario counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ontario, right into the meat.
Simenkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ontario.
Ontario throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ontario thumps Simenkov with a low kick.
Ontario misses with a straight left.

Simenkov gets a double leg takedown into Ontario's guard.
Ontario bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simenkov's guard.

Ontario preventing the sweep.
Ontario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simenkov keeping moving, preventing Ontario from controlling successfully.
Ontario stays in close to Simenkov's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ontario is pressing down on Simenkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simenkov won't allow Ontario to get back to his feet.
Simenkov postures up in Ontario's guard and throws a big left but Ontario blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simenkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simenkov trying to control but Ontario is working from the bottom.
Simenkov throws an elbow that misses. Ontario uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simenkov's guard. Nice move by Ontario!

Simenkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ontario is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ontario works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simenkov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ontario trying to control the position from guard on top but Simenkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ontario content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Simenkov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ontario chips away with some ground and pound.
Ontario content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ontario throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Simenkov trying to control the position here.
Ontario wants to pass the guard but Simenkov is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erwin Ontario dominated that round.
That's time! Ontario's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Simenkov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Simenkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ontario trying to control but Simenkov postures up.
Simenkov is looking to advance position but Ontario won't allow it.
Ontario wants to get back to his feet.
Ontario is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simenkov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ontario keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ontario moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simenkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Simenkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ontario pulls Simenkov in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simenkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Ontario looking to control.
Simenkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ontario wants to stand but Simenkov is controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Simenkov with a nice head shot there.
Ontario working a defensive guard but Simenkov passes into half guard.
Ontario trying to control but Simenkov postures up.
Ontario slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ontario swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ontario controlling the position.
Simenkov wants to control from the top but Ontario keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simenkov tries to clinch but Ontario is having none of it.
Simenkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ontario pinned against the cage. Ontario gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ontario scores with a head kick. Simenkov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Erwin Ontario is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simenkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ontario tests Simenkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sergei Simenkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ontario lands a glancing blow to the side of Simenkov's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simenkov is defended easily by Ontario.
Erwin Ontario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Simenkov.
Ontario attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Simenkov blocks a jab.
Ontario scores with a body shot.
Simenkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ontario has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Erwin Ontario has been cut.
Ontario bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Simenkov's head backwards.
Ontario misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simenkov feints the counter takedown.
Ontario misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simenkov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Crunch! Ontario slams his shin into Simenkov's torso.
Good shot there by Ontario.
Simenkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ontario punishes Simenkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Erwin Ontario is winning the standup battle so far.
Simenkov darts in looking for a takedown but Ontario gets double underhooks and turns Simenkov into the cage.
Simenkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ontario avoids it really well and circles away.
Simenkov connects with a high kick.

Ontario gets caught napping as Simenkov dives in and scores a takedown. Ontario manages to retain guard.
Simenkov wants to control from the top but Ontario keeps moving.
Simenkov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Erwin Ontario will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Erwin Ontario'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!

Simenkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ontario as he avoids it easily.
As Simenkov backs away, Ontario returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Simenkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ontario.
Ontario ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simenkov moves away.
Ontario misses with a head kick.
Simenkov unleashes a big counter combination but Ontario bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ontario walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simenkov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ontario smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ontario thuds a left hand into Simenkov's body.
Simenkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ontario circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simenkov checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ontario.
Ontario tries to land a front kick but Simenkov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Simenkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ontario misses with a wild body shot.
Ontario will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ontario slaps away a takedown attempt from Simenkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ontario throws a solid leg kick but Simenkov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ontario.
Ontario throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simenkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ontario tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simenkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ontario counters with a nice uppercut.
Erwin Ontario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Simenkov.
Ontario throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simenkov on the side of the head.
Erwin Ontario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ontario scores with a nice body kick.
Ontario scores with a decent looking hook.
Ontario lands a really nice looking cross but Simenkov seems unphased.
Simenkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ontario motions for Simenkov to come forward. Ontario throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Ontario throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simenkov has a takedown stuffed.
Ontario throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ontario scores with a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simenkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Ontario, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simenkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Ontario, which made it look bad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simenkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ontario is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A lazy left from Ontario finds it's target.
Ontario keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Ontario misses its target.
Ontario sizes up Simenkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ontario scores with a spinning back kick!
Simenkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ontario bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Simenkov blocks a head kick by Ontario.
Ontario scores with a push kick.
Simenkov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ontario scores with a hook to the body. Simenkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ontario feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simenkov's calf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ontario scores with a kick to the body.
Simenkov misses with a takedown attempt - Ontario sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ontario throws a half hearted mid kick.
A lazy body kick from Ontario

and Simenkov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Simenkov.
Simenkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ontario holds on and takes a little breather.
Simenkov postures up.
Ontario is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ontario's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Simenkov looking to sit in guard and control but Ontario gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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.
Ontario looking to sit in guard and control but Simenkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ontario is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Erwin Ontario is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ontario is on top in guard.

Sergei Simenkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simenkov keeping moving, preventing Ontario from controlling successfully.
Ontario is working Simenkov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erwin Ontario showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ontario, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erwin Ontario!
Erwin Ontario gave a mention to Perkele! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).