PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between DAN SIMOES (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Tobin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

SIMOES
vs
Tobin

176 cm
18
136 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

184 cm
18
142 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Hellbent, Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DAN SIMOES!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Tobin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SIMOES tries to clinch but Tobin is having none of it.
Tobin looks to clinch

and SIMOES counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tobin's guard now.
Tobin keeping moving, preventing SIMOES from controlling successfully.

SIMOES has gone for a leg lock! Tobin slips out almost immediately though and dives into SIMOES's guard.
Tobin won't allow SIMOES to sweep him here.
Tobin passes SIMOES's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tobin prevents SIMOES from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tobin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
SIMOES fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tobin throws a leg kick but SIMOES checks it.
Tobin fails to land the takedown.
Tobin tries for a takedown but SIMOES circles away easily
and SIMOES counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

SIMOES changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tobin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Tobin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tobin tries to control the position but he's not in luck - SIMOES easily slips into full mount!
A nice elbow there by SIMOES.
SIMOES really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
SIMOES prevents Tobin from getting the reversal.
Tobin tries to lock up and control but SIMOES gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tobin looks gassed!

SIMOES is standing up, even though he is in mount.
SIMOES shoots in but Tobin avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SIMOES slips a jab and a cross from Tobin.
Scott Tobin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tobin throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and SIMOES counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
SIMOES wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DAN SIMOES. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SIMOES wants a takedown.
Tobin wants to get back to striking at distance but SIMOES won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tobin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but SIMOES has him pressed against the cage.
Tobin is looking to break free of the clinch but SIMOES has double underhooks.
Tobin fails to pull guard.
SIMOES stops a takedown attempt from Tobin.
Tobin has had enough of the clinch but SIMOES keeps him there for the moment.
SIMOES tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tobin wants to get back to striking at distance but SIMOES won't allow it.
SIMOES has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tobin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tobin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. SIMOES avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tobin wants a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tobin decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tobin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
SIMOES postures up.

Tobin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
SIMOES prevents Tobin from breaking the clinch.

SIMOES's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Tobin rushes SIMOES and presses him up against the cage.

Tobin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tobin looks to throw a body kick

and SIMOES counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by SIMOES.
Tobin is looking to break free of the clinch but SIMOES has double underhooks.
A hook to the body from SIMOES.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tobin stalls.
Tobin is trying to stall.
Tobin wants to break free but SIMOES has control.
Tobin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but SIMOES has him pressed against the cage.
Tobin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

SIMOES breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
SIMOES fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tobin darts in trying to clinch

and SIMOES holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tobin goes for a takedown attempt but SIMOES pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tobin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DAN SIMOES dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Horrible takedown by Tobin or perhaps it was just good defense by SIMOES which made him look bad.
Tobin tries to close the distance and clinch up but SIMOES swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DAN SIMOES is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tobin throws a lazy head kick

and SIMOES counters with a takedown into side control.
Tobin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but SIMOES has just dragged him back down to the mat.

SIMOES stands up.
SIMOES lands the left hand.
Tobin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tobin stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tobin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tobin throws a lazy head kick

and SIMOES counters with a single leg into guard. Tobin didn't expect that.
SIMOES wants to control from the top but Tobin keeps moving.
DAN SIMOES overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
SIMOES trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
SIMOES trying to control but Tobin is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tobin is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SIMOES looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tobin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tobin chips away with some ground and pound.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tobin lands a couple of digs.
Tobin advances to half guard.
Tobin trying to control the action but SIMOES is working from the bottom.
Tobin stalling.
Tobin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
SIMOES is looking to control Tobin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can SIMOES avoid being mounted?
SIMOES is looking for a sweep. Tobin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four 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.
SIMOES misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tobin winds up and cracks SIMOES with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tobin controlling the action here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tobin.
Tobin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Tobin gets a takedown into half guard.
Tobin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DAN SIMOES dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Tobin misses with a takedown attempt - SIMOES sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
SIMOES misses with a takedown
and Tobin counters with a series of strikes. SIMOES will be more careful next time no doubt.
SIMOES misses with a takedown attempt - Tobin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tobin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tobin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. SIMOES tries to avoid it but Tobin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag SIMOES to the ground. SIMOES escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
SIMOES shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tobin pinned against the cage. Tobin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DAN SIMOES. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tobin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tobin throws a front kick that sends SIMOES stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tobin shoots and misses

so SIMOES counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Tobin is working an open guard so SIMOES takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
SIMOES has a takedown stuffed.
Tobin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
SIMOES will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tobin doesn't manage to clinch there - SIMOES circles away.
Tobin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
SIMOES fails with a takedown attempt.
Tobin tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and SIMOES counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tobin regains full guard. Nicely done.
SIMOES wants to control from the top but Tobin keeps moving.

SIMOES gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tobin shoots in for a double leg but SIMOES sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
SIMOES misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
SIMOES looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tobin is fending him off so far but SIMOES persists. Nope, Tobin circles away and we're back to standing.
SIMOES showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tobin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tobin throws a left and a right that both miss

and SIMOES moves into the clinch.
SIMOES tries to pull guard but Tobin holds him up against the cage and eventually SIMOES drops back down to his feet.
SIMOES is trying to drag Tobin to the mat but Tobin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tobin can't break the clinch.
Tobin wants to break free but SIMOES has control.
Tobin swings wildly with an uppercut but SIMOES uses good head movement to avoid it.
SIMOES changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tobin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tobin scores with a nice body kick.
Tobin misses with a takedown attempt

and SIMOES counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by SIMOES.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tobin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tobin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

SIMOES is trying to trip Tobin. He has hold of a leg but Tobin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. SIMOES persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
SIMOES won't allow Tobin to get back to his feet.
SIMOES wants to pass the guard but Tobin is keeping the position.
Tobin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
SIMOES looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Scott Tobin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SIMOES trying to control the position from guard on top but Tobin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
DAN SIMOES showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for SIMOES, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DAN SIMOES!