PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiemon Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes to the cage accompanied by Here Comes the Boom-Nelly. Hector Ross could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tiemon Simmons's chin.

Ross
vs
Simmons

196 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

210 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hector Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tiemon Simmons!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Ross throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Simmons was covering up waiting for the punch and Ross finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Simmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ross stops Simmons from standing up.
Ross has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simmons wants to sweep but no luck.

Simmons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ross doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ross manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Simmons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ross defends it easily.
Ross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Simmons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ross can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simmons seems keen to control Ross's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons working a defensive guard here.
Ross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simmons on the ground.
Ross tries to free his leg and advance position but Simmons is retaining full guard.
Ross throws a big elbow that misses.
Ross throws a big right hand that misses.
Ross lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ross keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simmons's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ross accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simmons wants to stand and escape but Ross is having none of it.
Simmons is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ross throwing strikes from guard but Simmons blocks nicely.
Ross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ross scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ross looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ross throws a big elbow that misses.
Ross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ross working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ross throwing strikes but missing.
Ross keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simmons's head.
Ross is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Simmons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Simmons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simmons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Simmons tries to strike from the bottom.
Ross postures up.

Ross got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simmons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ross has managed to get both his arms back between Simmons's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ross's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ross pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now.
Ross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ross throws a big right hand that misses.
Ross connects with a couple of short punches.
Simmons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Simmons throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ross throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ross throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simmons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simmons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ross.
Ross working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simmons's head.
Ross might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Simmons looking for a guillotine here but Ross defends easily.
Simmons looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ross lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Ross dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ross bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Simmons parries the strikes from Ross easily there. Ross is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Simmons to escape.
Simmons struggling a bit here.
Ross throwing strikes but Simmons manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

Simmons stands up.

Ross closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ross throwing shots but Simmons is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Simmons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ross lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ross working the head and body with strikes.
Simmons wants to control but Ross is keeping busy.
Simmons tries to kick Ross off but Ross keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Simmons is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons is doing well to control the position and prevent Ross from advancing to side control.

Simmons kicks off Ross and gets to his feet.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt - Ross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Ross closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ross thows a huge punch but Simmons dodges it nicely.
Ross misses with a head shot. Simmons uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ross working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ross is working Simmons over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Simmons wants to stand up but Ross is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross throws a big elbow that misses.

Ross avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ross lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Simmons controls Ross momentarily but Ross frees himself.
Ross throws a big elbow that misses.
Ross throwing strikes but missing.
Ross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simmons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ross throws an elbow that misses. Simmons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ross's guard. Nice move by Simmons!

Ross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simmons doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simmons manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ross has an active guard here but Simmons has managed to pass into half guard.
Simmons is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Simmons scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Simmons takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Simmons working Ross over with strikes.
Simmons takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ross tries to roll over but Simmons keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Simmons scores with a couple of nice shots.

Simmons is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ross defends it well.
Simmons works his way into full mount!
Simmons has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ross's face.
Simmons is landing with some decent strikes but Ross is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons trying to control but Ross is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ross can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hector Ross will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ross closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ross working away.
Simmons is looking for a sweep.
Ross throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Simmons works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Simmons gets full guard.
Simmons wants to stand up but Ross is controlling him.
Ross postures up and lands a big shot to Simmons's brow.
Ross chips away with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Simmons is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ross frees his head nicely. Oh but Simmons has switched to an armbar! Ross is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tiemon Simmons!