PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlatko Simovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris RobertsDouglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simovic comes to the cage accompanied by Citizen Cope - Let the Drummer Kick. Vlatko Simovic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Simovic
vs
RobertsDouglas

179 cm
20
169 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vlatko Simovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris RobertsDouglas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simovic shoots in for a takedown but RobertsDouglas shows good takedown defense.
Simovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has RobertsDouglas pinned against the cage. RobertsDouglas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around RobertsDouglas's waist but RobertsDouglas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simovic off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlatko Simovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
RobertsDouglas swats away the attempt to clinch by Simovic.

Simovic scores a takedown into full mount!
RobertsDouglas tries to hold on but Simovic postures up.

Simovic jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… RobertsDouglas is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by RobertsDouglas and Simovic has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simovic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but RobertsDouglas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Simovic is looking to take a break and control but RobertsDouglas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simovic tries to advance to mount but RobertsDouglas denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Simovic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Simovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but RobertsDouglas keeps working.
Simovic tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Simovic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by RobertsDouglas, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simovic goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, RobertsDouglas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Simovic but great work by RobertsDouglas.
Simovic looking for a sweep but RobertsDouglas has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Simovic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simovic regains half guard.
Simovic is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Simovic trying to control from the bottom.
Simovic wants to get back to full guard but RobertsDouglas has mounted him!
Simovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simovic is breathing heavily.
Simovic tries to hold on but RobertsDouglas pushes him away.
Simovic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
RobertsDouglas trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlatko Simovic 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.

RobertsDouglas throws a head kick that half lands.
Simovic shoots for a takedown but RobertsDouglas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
RobertsDouglas keeps the fight on the outside.
Simovic tries to clinch but RobertsDouglas moves out of range.
Simovic is looking to clinch but RobertsDouglas is avoiding it.
Vlatko Simovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
RobertsDouglas scores with a head kick.
RobertsDouglas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Simovic or perhaps it was just good defense by RobertsDouglas which made him look bad.
RobertsDouglas cracks Simovic with an open hand slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simovic tries to clinch up.
Simovic is looking to clinch but RobertsDouglas is avoiding it.
Simovic wants to clinch up but RobertsDouglas keeps it at a distance.
Simovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Simovic avoids the body shot from RobertsDouglas.
RobertsDouglas sizes up Simovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
RobertsDouglas thuds his right hand into Simovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has RobertsDouglas pinned against the cage. RobertsDouglas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlatko Simovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
RobertsDouglas throws a big shot that misses.

That's two 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.
RobertsDouglas misses with a looping left.
RobertsDouglas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simovic. Simovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Simovic avoids the body shot from RobertsDouglas.
RobertsDouglas scores with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Simovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simovic wants to clinch up but RobertsDouglas keeps it at a distance.
RobertsDouglas checks a leg kick.
RobertsDouglas stuffs the takedown attempt from Simovic. Simovic gets slowly back to his feet.

Simovic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. RobertsDouglas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simovic throwing strikes but RobertsDouglas manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Simovic is trying to improve his position.
Simovic is trying to control RobertsDouglas's posture but RobertsDouglas avoids it.
Simovic tries to buck RobertsDouglas off but RobertsDouglas is having none of it.
Simovic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Simovic wants to control but RobertsDouglas is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simovic is looking for a sweep. RobertsDouglas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four 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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
RobertsDouglas lands a two punch combo.
RobertsDouglas throws a front kick that sends Simovic stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris RobertsDouglas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Simovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has RobertsDouglas pinned against the cage. RobertsDouglas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Simovic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Simovic trying to control the position from guard on top but RobertsDouglas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simovic pushes down on RobertsDouglas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Simovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. RobertsDouglas defending well though.

Simovic is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RobertsDouglas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Simovic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simovic prevents RobertsDouglas from standing back up.
Simovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Simovic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Simovic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Simovic controlling from the full mount.

Simovic jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but RobertsDouglas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Simovic trying to control the position but RobertsDouglas is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simovic working the strikes but RobertsDouglas uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Simovic is keen to just control but RobertsDouglas is a slippery customer.
RobertsDouglas tries to get to full guard but Simovic has control of the leg.
Simovic is keen to just control but RobertsDouglas is a slippery customer.

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.

Simovic seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead RobertsDouglas has recovered full guard.
Simovic advances position into side control!
Simovic happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
RobertsDouglas regains half guard, as Simovic was trying to land strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlatko Simovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Simovic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlatko Simovic!