PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Simpleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Finalizador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Simpleton
vs
Finalizador

180 cm
26
198 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

188 cm
20
194 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frankie Simpleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Finalizador!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Finalizador shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Finalizador showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finalizador is keen to just control but Simpleton is a slippery customer.
Finalizador wants to free his trapped foot but Simpleton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Finalizador wants to take a breather but Simpleton is having none of it.
Finalizador trying to pass the guard but Simpleton defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finalizador seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simpleton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The crowd cheers as Simpleton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finalizador doesn't seem phased though.
Finalizador has a takedown stuffed.
Simpleton stuffs the takedown attempt from Finalizador. Finalizador gets slowly back to his feet.
Simpleton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finalizador shoots in but Simpleton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frankie Simpleton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Finalizador.

Finalizador shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Simpleton is trying to defend but Finalizador finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Simpleton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finalizador wants to pass to mount but Simpleton is defending the position.
Finalizador wants to control but Simpleton is keeping him busy.
Simpleton is looking to improve his position.
Simpleton is looking to escape.

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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finalizador is looking to advance position but Simpleton won't allow it.
Finalizador is looking to stall here but Simpleton recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Finalizador fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Finalizador dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Finalizador looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simpleton is fending him off so far but Finalizador persists. Nope, Simpleton circles away and we're back to standing.
Finalizador will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Finalizador tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpleton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Finalizador fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frankie Simpleton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Finalizador.
Finalizador tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simpleton swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpleton connects with a single shot there.
No luck for Finalizador with that takedown attempt.
Finalizador looks for a takedown but Simpleton sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finalizador tries for a takedown but Simpleton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Finalizador or perhaps it was just good defense by Simpleton which made him look bad.
Finalizador is breathing heavily.
Simpleton punishes Finalizador's body with a nice straight punch.
Simpleton with a nice cross.
Simpleton lands with a shot to the body.
Jab from Simpleton.
Finalizador needs to keep his hands up - Simpleton had a free shot at his head there.
Simpleton throws a combination. Finalizador tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Simpleton gets a takedown into half guard.

Simpleton is looking for a kimura but Finalizador is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simpleton to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Simpleton seems to be looking for submissions.
Finalizador wants to control but Simpleton is keeping busy.
Finalizador wants to get back to full guard.
Finalizador wants to control but Simpleton is keeping busy.
Simpleton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Finalizador does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simpleton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Finalizador decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Simpleton trying to control from the bottom.
Finalizador prevents Simpleton from standing back up.
Finalizador is trying to control the action in half guard but Simpleton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Finalizador trying to advance position but Simpleton counters by regaining guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finalizador stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simpleton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finalizador is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Simpleton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Simpleton scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Simpleton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Finalizador misses with a takedown attempt
and Simpleton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simpleton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Finalizador misses with a takedown attempt

and Simpleton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Finalizador!

Simpleton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Finalizador turns into him and now he's in Simpleton's guard.

Finalizador gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finalizador tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simpleton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finalizador gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpleton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frankie Simpleton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Finalizador.
Simpleton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finalizador ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simpleton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finalizador with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simpleton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Simpleton.
Finalizador closes the distance looking to clinch
and Simpleton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ricardo Finalizador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finalizador shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Finalizador takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finalizador takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finalizador falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simpleton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by Simpleton.
Simpleton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Simpleton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finalizador regains half guard there - taking advantage of Simpleton's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

Finalizador is defending against the submission attempts here by Simpleton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpleton prevents Finalizador from improving his position.

Simpleton is working for a submission of some sort.
Simpleton works his way into full mount!

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.
Finalizador is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Finalizador gets back to half guard.

Simpleton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Simpleton is looking for a kimura here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Simpleton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simpleton 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Simpleton!