PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Boulami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgars Simans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boulami's entrance music is The Rock - Mustapha Ibrahim. A fine choice. Edgars Simans will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Boulami
vs
Simans

171 cm
25
177 lbs
17 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
180 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omar Boulami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edgars Simans!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simans gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simans checks a leg kick.
Simans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boulami misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simans.
Boulami lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Simans looks to land a right hand but Boulami moved out of range.

Boulami gets a double leg takedown into Simans's guard.
Simans keeping full guard, as Boulami tries to pass.
Simans has his hands on Boulami's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boulami trying to control but Simans is working from the bottom.
Boulami wants to pass the guard but Simans is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulami working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boulami chips away with some ground and pound.
Boulami with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simans pulls Boulami in close to his closed guard and prevents Boulami from doing any damage or advancing position.
Simans working a defensive guard here.
Boulami might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boulami missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two 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.
Boulami scoring with some ground and pound.
Boulami working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boulami slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boulami tries to move into full mount but can't pass Simans's legs.
Simans keeps Boulami under control for a moment.
Simans is looking to reverse the position.
Boulami working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boulami tries to score with some ground and pound. Simans controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Simans manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boulami not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Boulami connects with a nice short shot to Simans's temple.
Simans trying to control but Boulami postures up.
Boulami working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Simans is controlling Boulami's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Simans is continuing to stall.

Boulami is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simans has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simans trying to control from the bottom.
Boulami throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Simans to regain full guard.
Boulami stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simans trying to keep a closed guard but Boulami is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boulami keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simans blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Simans.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Boulami dominated that round.
That's time! Boulami's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Boulami throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

It looks like Omar Boulami has been cut.
Simans fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boulami is out of range.
Simans thuds his right hand into Boulami's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boulami shoots in for a double leg but Simans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boulami bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boulami misses with a looping right.
Boulami misses with a head kick.
Boulami throws a solid leg kick but Simans takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boulami.

Boulami manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Simans on his heels. He'll look to pass Simans's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulami throws an elbow that misses. Simans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boulami's guard. Nice move by Simans!

Boulami keeping moving, preventing Simans from controlling successfully.
Boulami is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simans can do to turn this around?
Boulami working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulami is controlling Simans's posture.
Boulami looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simans is one step ahead there.
Simans trying to control the position from guard on top but Boulami is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boulami looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simans is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simans wants to pass the guard but Boulami is keeping the position.
Simans preventing the sweep.
Boulami trying to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice shot by Simans.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Simans dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boulami. That did some damage!
Simans tries to score with a low kick but Boulami moves his leg out of the way.
Boulami throws a looping overhand right but Simans ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boulami.
Boulami blocks a jab.
Simans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simans lands with an uppercut that bounces Boulami off the cage and back into range.
Boulami throws a series of punches but Simans moves out of range.
Simans lands a head kick!
Boulami waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simans.
And Simans tries to counter it with a takedown but Boulami pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Simans's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boulami under the eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulami connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simans. Simans circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boulami dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Boulami fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simans.
Boulami misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simans.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boulami.
Simans throws a leg kick which misses Boulami's front leg but catches the back leg as Boulami tries to avoid it.
Omar Boulami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boulami scores with a punch to the head.
Simans takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick lands from Boulami.
Boulami throws a body punch but Simans moves out of range.
Boulami throws a body shot but no joy.
Boulami tests Simans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Boulami dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Omar Boulami's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Simans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boulami moves away.
Simans tests Boulami's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boulami attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Simans follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Simans.
Simans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boulami.
A combination from Boulami does no damage.
Boulami fails to land the takedown.
Simans feints a counter leg kick.
Boulami goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Simans on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulami misses with a low kick.
Simans with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boulami tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simans swivels and escapes.
Both fighters circling a little - Boulami finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simans is looking to clinch.
Simans throws out a loose jab but Boulami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boulami misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boulami stuns Simans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Simans throws a big shot that misses.
Omar Boulami is winning the standup battle so far.
Simans slaps away a takedown attempt from Boulami, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Boulami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simans ducks under a wild hook from Boulami.
Simans feints the counter takedown.
Boulami moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boulami showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simans.
Edgars Simans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simans throws a leg kick but Boulami sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boulami avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boulami throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simans is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boulami looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Simans fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boulami is out of range.
Boulami misses with a takedown attempt - Simans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boulami paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Simans throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boulami.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boulami darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Omar Boulami is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simans thumps Boulami with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Boulami. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boulami.
It looks like Boulami has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulami scoring well with a low kick there.
Boulami uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simans.
Boulami throws a nice looking combination but Simans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simans throws a jab when Boulami was well out of range.
Simans misses with a low kick.
Boulami throws the left hand but Simans avoids the punch easily.
Boulami slips a straight right by Simans.
Boulami lets loose with a powerful body kick. Simans will feel that in the morning.
Boulami slips a jab and a cross from Simans.
Boulami scores with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Simans.
Boulami throws a leg kick but Simans sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simans looks to score with a jab to the body but Boulami is just out of range.
Simans slips a jab and a cross from Boulami.
Boulami throws a lazy right hand but Simans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simans now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slow jab from Simans misses its intended target.
Boulami swings for the body but Simans moves out of range.
Boulami throws the left hand but Simans avoids the punch easily.
Simans throws out a counter right but Boulami avoids it with no problem.
Boulami slips under a jab from Simans.
Simans lands with a hook. Boulami tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Boulami.
Boulami jabs at Simans's body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Boulami.
Nice straight punches there by Boulami. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boulami.

And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Boulami showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boulami 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Boulami!
Omar Boulami thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Edgars Simans was interviewed post fight and said 'pfffffttttt'.