PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dean Stomp (ranked 2609 p4p, 4094 weight class) and Craig Simonsgaurd (ranked 232 p4p, 338 weight class). The key to victory for Dean Stomp has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Stomp
vs
Simonsgaurd

150 cm
25
147
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
155
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Primal

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dean Stomp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Craig Simonsgaurd!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stomp gets a double leg takedown into Simonsgaurd's guard.
Simonsgaurd keeping full guard, as Stomp tries to pass.

Stomp drops back looking for a leg! Simonsgaurd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simonsgaurd manages to kick Stomp off! Stomp jumps back into Simonsgaurd's guard.
Stomp won't allow Simonsgaurd to get back to his feet.
Stomp passes Simonsgaurd's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Stomp is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simonsgaurd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simonsgaurd is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stomp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simonsgaurd is keeping the position for now.
Simonsgaurd working a defensive guard here.

Stomp is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Simonsgaurd is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Simonsgaurd has escaped and now he's on top!

Simonsgaurd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Stomp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simonsgaurd defends it easily.

Simonsgaurd stands up and waves to Stomp to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd keeps the fight on the outside.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stomp working aggressively here.
Stomp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stomp throws a head punch that misses.
Stomp swings wildly with an uppercut but Simonsgaurd uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stomp is working for takedown but Simonsgaurd is calmly controlling the position for now.
Simonsgaurd wants a takedown but no success here.

Simonsgaurd pulls guard effortlessly.
Stomp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simonsgaurd is keeping the position for now.
Simonsgaurd has his hands on Stomp's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stomp is looking to work some ground and pound but Simonsgaurd has wrist control.
Simonsgaurd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stomp is one step ahead there.

Stomp is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stomp won't allow Simonsgaurd to sweep him here.
Stomp tries to free his leg and advance position but Simonsgaurd is retaining full guard.
Stomp is working hard here to advance position.

Stomp drops back, looking for a kneebar! Simonsgaurd looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Simonsgaurd looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Simonsgaurd!

Stomp regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stomp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simonsgaurd pulls his head out easily.
Simonsgaurd tries to pass to full mount but Stomp defends it.

Simonsgaurd decides to stand and escape the position.

Simonsgaurd gets caught napping as Stomp dives in and scores a takedown. Simonsgaurd manages to retain guard.
Stomp definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simonsgaurd wants to sweep here but Stomp controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stomp wants to control from the top but Simonsgaurd keeps moving.
Simonsgaurd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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 Dean Stomp will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Simonsgaurd fails with the takedown

and Stomp counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stomp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stomp tries to free his leg and advance position but Simonsgaurd is retaining full guard.
Simonsgaurd wants to sweep but no luck.
Simonsgaurd tries to strike from the bottom.

Stomp is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stomp is looking to work some ground and pound but Simonsgaurd has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomp won't allow Simonsgaurd to sweep him here.
Stomp tries to free his leg and advance position but Simonsgaurd is retaining full guard.
Stomp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simonsgaurd can do to turn this around?

Stomp is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Simonsgaurd trying to keep a closed guard but Stomp is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stomp pushing down on Simonsgaurd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stomp passes to full mount!

Stomp wants to finish this one by submission but Simonsgaurd is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stomp.

Stomp is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Simonsgaurd can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Simonsgaurd wants to hold on but Stomp pushes him away.
Simonsgaurd is desperately trying to improve his position but Stomp has a good base and remains in mount.
Simonsgaurd regains half guard.

Stomp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stomp looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simonsgaurd trying to control here.
Simonsgaurd is trying to stand up here but Stomp is controlling him well.

Stomp is looking for a kimura here.

Stomp wants to work for an arm triangle but Simonsgaurd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stomp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simonsgaurd defending well though.
Stomp tries to pass to full mount but Simonsgaurd defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simonsgaurd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stomp looking to pass the guard.

Simonsgaurd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stomp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Simonsgaurd is tightening it up a little... Stomp has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Stomp reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Stomp taps out! Nice BJJ there by Simonsgaurd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Craig Simonsgaurd!