PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Tolevski (ranked 3934 p4p, 203 weight class) and Gregory Simmons (ranked 4133 p4p, 211 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tolevski
vs
Simmons

180 cm
25
147 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
27
143 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Tolevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gregory Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolevski darts in trying to clinch

and Simmons counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Simmons controlling from the top position.
Simmons forces his way into half guard.
Simmons blocks the strikes from Tolevski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolevski is looking to improve his position.
Tolevski lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Simmons looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolevski tries to kick Simmons off but Simmons keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Simmons is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tolevski reverses the position - he's now on top in Simmons's guard.
Simmons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simmons is trying to keep Tolevski in close.
Simmons is controlling Tolevski's posture.
Tolevski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Simmons, not yet.
Simmons is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tolevski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Tolevski stands up and waves to Simmons to follow him.
Some wild striking there from Simmons.
Tolevski avoids the body shot from Simmons.
Tolevski tries to counter with a takedown but Simmons is quick to defend against it.

Tolevski feints and as Simmons raises his hands in defense, Tolevski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simmons can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tolevski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tolevski trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Tolevski wants to stand but Simmons has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Simmons has control of Tolevski's left arm, preventing Tolevski from doing any damage.

Simmons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Simmons working a defensive guard but Tolevski manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simmons takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Simmons struggling a bit here.
Tolevski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Simmons!

Tolevski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Simmons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tolevski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simmons is squirming around, avoiding Tolevski's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tolevski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Simmons tries to keep at a distance but Tolevski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Come on Tolevski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Tolevski enables Simmons to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tolevski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Simmons's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simmons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tolevski is trying to control the position but Simmons postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tolevski is on top in guard.

Simmons being controlled here, momentarily.
Simmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tolevski is one step ahead there.
Tolevski trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Simmons working for a triangle but Tolevski defends it easily.
Tolevski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tolevski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Simmons is proving hard to escape from.

Simmons is working an open guard so Tolevski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simmons fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tolevski sprawls well initially but Simmons persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tolevski trying to control but Simmons postures up.
Tolevski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tolevski controls Simmons momentarily but Simmons frees himself.
Simmons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tolevski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tolevski working a defensive guard here.
Simmons throws an elbow that misses. Tolevski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simmons's guard. Nice move by Tolevski!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolevski wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Tolevski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Tolevski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simmons, up you get!
Tolevski shoots in looking for a takedown. Simmons tries to sprawl out of it but Tolevski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simmons manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tolevski moves in looking to clinch but Simmons pushes him off.
Simmons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tolevski throws a nice looking combination but Simmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tolevski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tolevski dives in and grabs Simmons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simmons pushes down on Tolevski's head and hops out.
Simmons is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tolevski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tolevski misses with a combination

and Simmons counters by moving into the clinch.

Simmons drags the fight down to the ground.
Simmons has a closed guard, preventing Tolevski from standing up.
Simmons managing to control the position.

Tolevski gets to his feet - Simmons follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons darts in looking for a takedown but Tolevski gets double underhooks and turns Simmons into the cage.
Tolevski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons misses with an attempted mid kick.

Simmons has managed to clinch.
Simmons jumps guard but Tolevski stands there with Simmons around his waist. Simmons gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Simmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Tolevski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Simmons is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tolevski to the mat. Tolevski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Simmons chips away with some ground and pound.

Tolevski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Simmons uses it to pass to side control.
Tolevski tries to bench press Simmons off him but Simmons keeps the position.
Simmons wants to control but Tolevski is keeping him busy.
Tolevski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Simmons off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolevski gets his hands free as Simmons looks to control.
Tolevski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Tolevski throwing damaging strikes from the back! Simmons could be in trouble here!
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!
Simmons is trying to break free.
Simmons trying to get back to his feet but Tolevski is in full control for now.
Simmons rolls, trying to escape but Tolevski keeps control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolevski wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy.
Simmons trying to get back to his feet but Tolevski is in full control for now.
Simmons prevents Tolevski from getting a body triangle.

Tolevski has his arm under Simmons's chin here. Game over son! Tolevski squeezes tightly and Simmons is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Tolevski!