PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Wonder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Simsimeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Wonder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wonder
vs
Simsimeon

185 cm
23
250 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

205 cm
18
232 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Wonder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sammy Simsimeon!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simsimeon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Simsimeon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Wonder fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Simsimeon to the ground. Wonder is now in Simsimeon's guard.
Simsimeon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wonder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wonder on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wonder tries to get out of the position.

Simsimeon looking for a guillotine from mount but Wonder is having none of it.
Simsimeon trying to control but Wonder is having none of it.
Wonder holds on, trying desperately to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonder blocking the ground and pound.
Wonder is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simsimeon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simsimeon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wonder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wonder is squirming around, avoiding Simsimeon's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonder is desperately trying to improve his position but Simsimeon has a good base and remains in mount.
Wonder tries to hold on but Simsimeon postures up.
A nice elbow there by Simsimeon.
Simsimeon looking to control but Wonder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wonder is working to get back to half guard.
Simsimeon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wonder is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonder swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

Simsimeon working for a submission but Wonder is keeping him at bay.
Wonder is looking to improve his position but Simsimeon isn't that keen on the idea.
Wonder flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simsimeon sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Simsimeon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wonder to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wonder shrugs it off.
Wonder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simsimeon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wonder tries to hold on but Simsimeon postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Simsimeon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wonder avoids the head kick by Simsimeon.
Simsimeon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Wonder counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Simsimeon's guard now.
Wonder trying to control the position from guard on top but Simsimeon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simsimeon is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Wonder stands up from Simsimeon's guard - Wonder perhaps looking for a knockout.

Wonder throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Simsimeon was covering up waiting for the punch and Wonder finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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!
Wonder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simsimeon swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wonder gets to his feet. Simsimeon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simsimeon.
Wonder throws a right hand that Simsimeon ducks under and follows up with a left that Simsimeon also avoids with ease.
Simsimeon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ben Wonder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wonder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simsimeon circles away quickly and effectively.
Wonder looks to land a combination but Simsimeon avoids it well.
Wonder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simsimeon.
Ben Wonder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Simsimeon.

Wonder fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Simsimeon sprawls well initially but Wonder persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonder controlling the action here.
Simsimeon trying to control from the bottom.
Simsimeon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Wonder decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Wonder misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wonder scores with a nice right hand.

Wonder instigates a clinch.
A short left from Simsimeon.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Simsimeon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wonder's brow.
Wonder is trying to drag Simsimeon to the mat but Simsimeon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wonder wants to break free but Simsimeon has control.
Simsimeon is working for takedown but Wonder is calmly controlling the position for now.

Wonder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Wonder closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Simsimeon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wonder uses from the top position.
Wonder postures up.
Wonder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wonder advances position into side control!
Simsimeon tries to control but Wonder manages to take his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wonder lands with a hammerfist to the side of Simsimeon's head.
Wonder biding his time, looking for the opening.
Simsimeon is in bad spot here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Wonder dominated that second round.
That's time! Wonder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Wonder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simsimeon.
Wonder misses with the combination.
Wonder misses with a jab to the body
and Simsimeon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simsimeon.
Simsimeon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wonder scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Simsimeon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Wonder tries to sprawl but Simsimeon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Simsimeon trying to pass the guard but Wonder defending well.
Simsimeon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wonder is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonder is trying to control but Simsimeon manages to pass to mount!
Wonder is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simsimeon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wonder tries to hold on but Simsimeon postures up.
Wonder is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simsimeon punching from mount but Wonder doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Simsimeon trying to control but Wonder is having none of it.
Wonder tries to hold on but Simsimeon postures up.
Simsimeon unloads with some shots from mount but Wonder bucks and avoids them well.
Wonder wants to control but Simsimeon is having none of it.
Simsimeon landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simsimeon wants to control the pace but Wonder is squirming around nicely.

Simsimeon has control of Wonder's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wonder regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wonder tries to hold on but Simsimeon postures up.
Wonder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simsimeon misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonder working to try and regain half guard.
Wonder tries to control the position but Simsimeon now has his back.
Wonder rolls, trying to escape but Simsimeon keeps control of the position.
Wonder has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Simsimeon.
Wonder rolls, trying to escape but Simsimeon keeps control of the position.
Will Simsimeon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Wonder fending off the submission attempt from Simsimeon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simsimeon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sammy Simsimeon.
I think Simsimeon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Simsimeon!