PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Fall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baraka Simengwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simengwa has chosen Afande Sele feat Ditto - Darubini kali as his entrance music. Jack Fall had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Fall
vs
Simengwa

181 cm
33
185 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

185 cm
27
195 lbs
16 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

LOPS 160q + 90% Laundry

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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 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Fall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baraka Simengwa!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fall fails to land with a series of punches.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Simengwa enables Fall to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Simengwa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Simengwa wants to sweep but no luck.
Simengwa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fall lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simengwa looking to control.

Simengwa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simengwa working a defensive guard here.
Simengwa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fall haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simengwa looking for a sweep. Not yet Simengwa, not yet.

Simengwa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fall is pushing down on Simengwa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simengwa is fighting to maintain full guard but Fall has managed to sneak the leg through.
Simengwa trying to control here.
Simengwa is not content to let Fall control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simengwa is defending against the submission attempts here by Fall.
Fall trying to control the action but Simengwa is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Fall's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fall thows a huge punch but Simengwa dodges it nicely.
Fall stalling.
Simengwa wants to improve his position but Fall is controlling well.
Simengwa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simengwa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simengwa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fall trying to control the position from guard on top but Simengwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Simengwa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fall's guard.

Fall controlling the position.
Fall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simengwa is one step ahead there.
Simengwa trying to control but Fall is working from the bottom.
Simengwa looking to pass the guard.
Simengwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Fall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simengwa passes into half guard.
Simengwa wants to pass the guard but Fall is defending well.
My spies in Bi-polar Asylum inform me that Simengwa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Fall actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa moves nicely into side control.
Fall tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Simengwa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fall has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fall is being controlled here.
Simengwa working away.
Fall is looking to regain half guard here but Simengwa keeps moving and retains side control.
Simengwa working away.
Simengwa trying to control the position but Fall is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fall is trying to improve his position.
Fall struggling a bit here.
Simengwa wants to control but Fall is keeping him busy.
Fall looks to move to half guard but instead Simengwa has passed into mount! Damn!

Simengwa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fall can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Simengwa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fall to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fall shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Baraka Simengwa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Simengwa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Simengwa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simengwa looking to control.
Jack Fall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simengwa's head.
Simengwa is trying to control the position but Fall postures up.

Simengwa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fall pushing down on Simengwa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simengwa is looking to improve his position.

Fall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simengwa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fall trying to control the action but Simengwa is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fall 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.
Simengwa is trying to maintain the position but Fall is very close to passing his half guard.
Simengwa gets back to full guard.
Fall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simengwa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simengwa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Simengwa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fall passes into side control.

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.
Simengwa sneaks back into half guard.
Fall wants to control but Simengwa is keeping him busy.
Fall trying to mount his opponent but Simengwa defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Simengwa trying to control from the bottom.
Fall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simengwa keeps working.
Simengwa controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Simengwa is trying to get back to full guard.

Simengwa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fall wants to advance to full mount but Simengwa doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Fall trying to control but Simengwa is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Simengwa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fall seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Simengwa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fall pushing down on Simengwa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Fall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Simengwa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fall lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Simengwa keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fall prevents Simengwa from improving his position.

Fall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simengwa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fall is working away from the top position though.

Fall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simengwa is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Fall dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Fall misses with a looping left.

Fall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Simengwa's guard.

Simengwa has his foot on Fall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fall works his way back into a safe position though.
Fall cracks Simengwa with a solid left hand.
Fall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simengwa is keeping the position for now.

Simengwa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fall defends well.
Fall trying to control the position from guard on top but Simengwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Baraka Simengwa!
Baraka Simengwa really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Just Fight (Everything 7$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.