PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Kane (ranked 1800 p4p, 2563 weight class) and Ben Simmons (ranked 37 p4p, 85 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kane
vs
Simmons

195 cm
27
245
5 - 4 - 0

207 cm
32
265
6 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Simmons lands a jab to Kane's midsection.
Simmons misses with a straight right.
Kane throws a hook to the side of Simmons's head but Simmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kane has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Some bone on bone action there as Simmons checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kane lands with a right hand.
Kane walks into a stiff left hand from Simmons.
Simmons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kane's head.
Kane checks a low kick from Simmons.
Simmons takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
Simmons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Simmons punishes Kane's body with a nice straight punch.
Kane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Simmons misses.
A nice leg kick from Kane, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kane throws a jab when Simmons was well out of range.
Simmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kane was well out of range. Poor timing from Simmons.
Kane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simmons.
Kane misses with a kick to the body.
Simmons only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Simmons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simmons lands with a straight right. Kane didn't see that one coming.
Ben Simmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simmons takes one to the chin there.
Simmons checks a low kick from Kane.
Simmons throws out a powerful jab.
Simmons checks a leg kick nicely.
Simmons moves out of range as Kane throws a body kick.
Simmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kane.
A countering left hand to the body from Simmons misses.
Kane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simmons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simmons swings for the body but Kane moves out of range.
Simmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kane avoids the body shot from Simmons.
Kane fires out a quick counter leg kick but Simmons just manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kane throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kane is in Simmons's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons wants to stand up but Kane is controlling him.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Kane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simmons is looking to stand up but Kane isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kane controls the pace.
Simmons wants to stand up but Kane is controlling him.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Simmons is wriggling around but Kane manages to pass to half guard.
Simmons is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simmons has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kane is on him like a limpet, forcing Simmons back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kane.
Kane lands a nice uppercut.
Kane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simmons or not.
Simmons looks winded!
Kane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kane lands a nice uppercut.

Kane gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Simmons is defending against the submission attempts here by Kane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kane is working for a kimura but Simmons is defending it quite comfortably.
Kane content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet.

Kane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simmons has managed to free his arm - good work.

Kane is working for a submission of some sort.
Simmons tries to kick Kane off in order to stand up. Kane Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Simmons throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Simmons drops his hands momentarily and Kane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Harry Kane will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Simmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simmons throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kane tried to counter with a leg kick but Simmons avoided it.
Simmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kane.
Kane throws a body shot but no joy.
Kane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kane with a hook.
Simmons stuns Kane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kane feints and then cracks Simmons's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simmons down.
Kane throws an overhand right that lands on Simmons's shoulder, as Simmons tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane slips under a jab.
Simmons lands a glancing blow to the side of Kane's head.
Kane slips a jab from Simmons.
Simmons connects with a right hand. Kane shakes it off.
Simmons has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Simmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Kane is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kane decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Simmons is trying to stand up here but Kane is controlling him well.

Kane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Kane wants to work for an arm triangle but Simmons is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Simmons pushes Kane off looking to stand but Kane dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kane in particular looking to stall.

Kane is working for a submission of some sort.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Harry Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Simmons 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.
Simmons looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Simmons fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simmons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Simmons wants to slow Kane down by chopping away at his legs.
Kane throws a solid leg kick but Simmons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kane.
Kane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Simmons.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane throws a sloppy body shot
and Simmons counters with a nice uppercut.
Simmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kane missing with a left hand there. Simmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simmons moves forwards but Kane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simmons circles away.
Simmons throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range.
Simmons misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simmons throws a good cross that connects.
Simmons swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kane.
Kane throws an off balance right hand
and Simmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Kane lands a jab to the nose.
Kane throws a body shot but no joy.
Kane misses with an uppercut. Simmons saw that one coming.
Kane throws a push kick but Simmons slaps the foot to one side.
Simmons throws out a counter right but Kane avoids it with no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 misses with a shot to the body
and Kane counters with a nice body shot.
Simmons takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kane shoots for a takedown but Simmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simmons swings for the body but Kane moves out of range.
Kane throws a low kick, looking for Simmons's leg but Simmons calmly moves out of range.
Kane moves out of range as Simmons throws a body kick.
A jab from Simmons misses.
Kane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Simmons swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kane stalks Simmons and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Simmons's face. Simmons staggers backwards, shaken.
Kane connects with a solid leg kick.
Kane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kane appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ben Simmons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Simmons throws a looping overhand right but Kane ducks down to avoid it.
Kane tried to counter with a leg kick but Simmons avoided it.
Kane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kane misses with a leg kick.
Simmons is looking to land body kicks.
Simmons misses with a hook. Kane ducked under it nicely.
Kane swings for the body but Simmons moves out of range.
Kane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simmons uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kane has time to react.
Kane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simmons manages to avoid it.
Simmons misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Simmons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kane doesn't seem phased though.
Simmons moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Simmons scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons swings for the body but Kane moves out of range.
Kane avoids the body shot from Simmons.
A low kick lands for Kane.
Kane scores with a leg kick.
Simmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Kane.
Kane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simmons's sensitive parts.
Simmons walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Simmons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simmons works the jab nicely.
Simmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Kane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simmons thinking.
Simmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kane was well out of range. Poor timing from Simmons.
Kane was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kane.
Kane defending well as Simmons loads up on a big left hand.
Kane blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane throws out a loose jab but Simmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kane cracks Simmons with an open hand slap.
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!
Kane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simmons.
Kane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simmons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kane throws a leg kick
and Simmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simmons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Simmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kane connects with a body shot.
Simmons swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donk. Kane catches Simmons right on the button with a cross.
Kane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simmons.
Simmons ducks right into an uppercut from Kane.
Kane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Simmons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simmons.
Simmons does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Harry Kane is winning the standup battle so far.
Kane misses with a hook.
Kane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kane throws a body kick that misses.
Kane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kane misses with a looping right.
Kane throws an off balance right hand
and Simmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Kane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kane lands a leg kick that knocks Simmons off balance momentarily.
Simmons throws a hook but Kane blocks it.
Kane takes one to the chin there.
Simmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kane counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kane throws a hook but Simmons blocks it.
Simmons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane with a hook.
Kane wants to clinch up but Simmons keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simmons! But no joy.
Simmons misses with a straight left.
Simmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kane throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Simmons's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kane defending well as Simmons loads up on a big left hand.
Simmons explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Simmons is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kane throws a hook but Simmons blocks it.
A low kick lands for Kane.
Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simmons moves away.
Simmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Kane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kane 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Kane!
Harry Kane spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.