PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Simeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Thomas
vs
Simeon

208 cm
24
193 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

185 cm
19
184 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boris Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Simeon!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas looks to land a combination. Simeon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Simeon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Thomas clinches.

Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simeon or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas, which made it look bad.
Thomas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas shoots in and drives through. Simeon sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Thomas rushes Simeon and presses him up against the cage.

Thomas breaks the clinch.

Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simeon or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas, which made it look bad.

Thomas clinches up with Simeon and pushes him back against the cage.

Thomas pulls guard effortlessly.
Thomas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Simeon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomas pulls his head out easily.
Thomas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throwing shots but Simeon is blocking nicely.
Thomas wants to free his trapped foot but Simeon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thomas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thomas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thomas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simeon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Thomas seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Simeon for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas'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.
Ground and pound from Thomas.
Thomas controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simeon has hold of Thomas's hands but Thomas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thomas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thomas closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thomas is taking a breather. Simeon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Thomas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

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

Thomas breaks the clinch.

Thomas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Thomas has his feet on Simeon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thomas.

Thomas clinches up with Simeon and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simeon looking for a takedown.

Thomas pulls Simeon into guard.
Simeon is breathing heavily.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Simeon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeon looking to pass the guard.
Thomas throwing short punches from the bottom.

Thomas manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Thomas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Simeon trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Thomas seems content to control.
Thomas winds up and cracks Simeon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simeon can do to turn this around?

Thomas seems to be looking for submissions.
Thomas content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thomas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Simeon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Simeon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Simeon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thomas works over Simeon's head and body with a nice combination.

Thomas looking to score a takedown here. Simeon is defending well but Thomas drives through and ends up in Simeon's guard.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simeon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Thomas manages to pass to side control.
Simeon wants to control the action here but instead Thomas manages to pass to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simeon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Thomas controlling the position easily from mount.
Simeon tries to buck Thomas off but he can't manage it.
Simeon tries to hold on but Thomas pushes him away.
Thomas looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Thomas dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Thomas pushes Simeon up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas lands a body shot in the clinch.

Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Thomas moves into range and clinches up with Simeon.
Thomas wants to take the fight to the mat but Simeon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thomas is trying to drag Simeon to the mat but Simeon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stalling in the clinch from Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simeon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Simeon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thomas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thomas is trying to drag Simeon to the mat but Simeon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thomas is looking to take this one to the mat.

Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simeon as he avoids it easily.
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simeon swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Thomas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Simeon.
Simeon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simeon wants it to stay on the feet.
Thomas scores with a three punch combo!
Nice sprawl there from Thomas as Simeon shoots in.

Simeon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simeon is trying to keep Thomas in close.
Simeon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Simeon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thomas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simeon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simeon trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
Thomas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simeon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Simeon as Thomas shoots in.
Thomas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Simeon. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Simeon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Thomas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
James Simeon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boris Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simeon throws a few strikes from the bottom but Thomas takes advantage and mounts!

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thomas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Thomas!