PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Branimir Simeon (ranked 1808 p4p, 98 weight class) and Kreepee Krawlee (ranked 3404 p4p, 167 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Simeon
vs
Krawlee

163 cm
27
130 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

172 cm
27
140 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Branimir Simeon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kreepee Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Bruno Hogan and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krawlee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krawlee avoids the body shot from Simeon.
Simeon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krawlee.
Simeon just misses with a punch to the body.
Simeon throws a body shot but no joy.
Krawlee has his takedown stuffed
and Simeon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simeon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krawlee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krawlee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Simeon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krawlee tries to counter with a clinch but Simeon shakes him off and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Simeon. No joy for Krawlee on that attempt.
Branimir Simeon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kreepee Krawlee.
Simeon jabs Krawlee right on the nose. Krawlee blinks but takes it well.

It looks like Kreepee Krawlee has been cut.
Krawlee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simeon but Simeon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krawlee misses with a jab to the body
and Simeon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Krawlee thinking.
Simeon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Krawlee drives through with a takedown into Simeon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krawlee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krawlee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krawlee throwing strikes from guard but Simeon blocks nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Simeon keeps moving.
Krawlee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simeon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krawlee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krawlee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krawlee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simeon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simeon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krawlee.
Simeon keeping full guard, as Krawlee tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee is stalling in the full guard.
Krawlee passes Simeon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Simeon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krawlee.
Simeon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krawlee is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Krawlee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Krawlee is working for a submission of some sort.

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.
Krawlee is trying to control. Simeon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krawlee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krawlee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Krawlee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simeon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Krawlee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simeon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krawlee.

Krawlee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simeon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krawlee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Branimir Simeon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kreepee Krawlee's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Simeon misses with a wild body shot.

Krawlee looking to score a takedown here. Simeon is defending well but Krawlee drives through and ends up in Simeon's guard.

Simeon is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Krawlee presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Simeon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krawlee.
A short uppercut from Simeon.
Simeon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krawlee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Simeon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krawlee or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krawlee tries to pull guard but Simeon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krawlee prevents a body shot from Simeon.
Simeon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simeon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krawlee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Simeon walks away with a smile on his face. Krawlee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Krawlee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Branimir Simeon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kreepee Krawlee.
A telegraphed right hand from Simeon misses the target.
Krawlee misses with a takedown
and Simeon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeon scores with a hook to the body. Krawlee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simeon dips to his left and cracks Krawlee with an uppercut!
Simeon scores with a nice right hand.
Krawlee drops his hands momentarily and Simeon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simeon misses with a straight left.
Krawlee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Simeon thuds a left hand into Krawlee's body.
Simeon throws out a loose jab but Krawlee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simeon throws a hook to the side of Krawlee's head but Krawlee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krawlee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Simeon defends it well.
Branimir Simeon is winning the standup battle so far.

Krawlee drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Krawlee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Krawlee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krawlee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simeon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krawlee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simeon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krawlee on the ground.
Krawlee looking to sit in guard and control but Simeon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Krawlee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simeon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Simeon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simeon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simeon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kreepee Krawlee!
During a confident post fight interview, Kreepee Krawlee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Branimir Simeon spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.