PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Simeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Bingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benny Bingo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Simeon
vs
Bingo

185 cm
24
184 lbs
8 - 14 - 0

187 cm
26
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Simeon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benny Bingo!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bingo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James Simeon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simeon swinging wildly here.
Bingo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bingo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Simeon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bingo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bingo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simeon finds it's way round the side to connect with Bingo's head.
A nice combination there by Simeon.
Simeon misses with a few strikes there.
As Simeon backs off Bingo throws a huge counter combo but Simeon manages to avoid it all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeon misses with a few strikes there.
Bingo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simeon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Simeon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bingo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simeon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simeon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bingo looks winded!
Bingo is trying to control the position but Simeon postures up.
Simeon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Simeon gets to his feet - Bingo follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Simeon darts in and clinches Bingo up against the cage.
Bingo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James Simeon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Bingo.

Simeon jumps guard and drags Bingo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bingo wants to control from the top but Simeon keeps moving.

Simeon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bingo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bingo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Simeon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simeon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeon wants to sweep but no luck.
Bingo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bingo wants to control from the top but Simeon keeps moving.
Simeon is controlling Bingo's posture.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Simeon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've been informed that Bingo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Simeon moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bingo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Simeon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Simeon blocks a body shot from Bingo.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Simeon.
Simeon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Simeon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bingo.

Simeon pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Simeon moves into range and clinches up with Bingo.
Simeon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bingo wants a takedown but no success here.

Bingo pulls Simeon into guard.
Bingo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bingo looking to control.
Simeon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simeon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bingo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simeon defends it easily.
Bingo is breathing heavily.
Simeon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Simeon stands up and waves to Bingo to follow him.

Simeon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Bingo manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Simeon.
James Simeon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simeon leaves Bingo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bingo shoots in looking for a takedown but Simeon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bingo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James Simeon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Bingo.
Simeon lands with a nice combination. Bingo backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simeon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bingo.
Simeon throws a nice head kick!

Simeon moves into the clinch.

Simeon drags the fight down to the ground.
Bingo postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simeon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simeon keeping moving, preventing Bingo from controlling successfully.

Simeon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bingo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bingo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bingo tries to free his leg and advance position but Simeon is retaining full guard.
Bingo prevents Simeon from getting back to his feet.

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.
Bingo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simeon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Simeon looking for a guillotine here but Bingo defends easily.
Bingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Simeon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bingo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bingo is fighting to break Simeon's control of his arms but Simeon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bingo wants to control from the top but Simeon keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Simeon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Simeon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Simeon is looking to take a break and control but Bingo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simeon is thwarting Bingo's attempts to control the position.

Simeon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bingo is just riding it out for now. Simeon eventually gives up the hold.
Simeon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bingo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Simeon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bingo defends it well.
Bingo is looking to control Simeon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bingo avoid being mounted?
Simeon winds up and cracks Bingo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Simeon is nestled in close to Bingo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bingo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Simeon prevents Bingo from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simeon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simeon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bingo for as long as he can get away with.

Simeon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bingo sees it coming and defends easily.
Simeon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Simeon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bingo trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bingo wants to improve his position but Simeon is controlling well.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bingo enables Simeon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bingo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Simeon stands up from Bingo's guard - Simeon perhaps looking for a knockout.
A lazy left from Simeon finds it's target.

Simeon moves into range and clinches up with Bingo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simeon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bingo.

Simeon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bingo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Bingo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
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!
Simeon lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simeon has the hooks in. Bingo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Benny Bingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Simeon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bingo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Simeon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simeon 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Simeon!
James Simeon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.