PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quizz Al Fazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Simpson
vs
Al Fazz

183 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quizz Al Fazz!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simpson is defended easily by Fazz.
Simpson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fazz swivels and escapes.
Simpson blocks a head kick by Fazz.
Fazz misses with a head kick.
Simpson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson avoids the head kick by Fazz.
Simpson blocks a head kick by Fazz.
Fazz throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Fazz as Simpson shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazz throws a push kick but Simpson slaps the foot to one side.
Quizz Al Fazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fazz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simpson is defended easily by Fazz.
Fazz throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simpson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fazz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fazz is controlling Simpson's posture.

Simpson drops back looking for a leg! Fazz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fazz manages to kick Simpson off! Simpson jumps back into Fazz's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson trying to control but Fazz is working from the bottom.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fazz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simpson is fighting to break Fazz's control of his arms but Fazz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simpson won't allow Fazz to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fazz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fazz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simpson shoots in for a double leg but Fazz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fazz throws a head kick that misses.
Simpson closes the distance and clinches up with Fazz, looking for a takedown. Simpson pushes Fazz against the cage but Fazz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Simpson scores a takedown into full mount!
Fazz is squirming around, avoiding Simpson's attempts to control the action.

Simpson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fazz has worked his arm free - good work by Fazz!
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Fazz tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fazz manages to get back to half guard.

Simpson is looking for a kimura but Fazz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simpson to get the leverage.

Fazz is defending against the submission attempts here by Simpson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Simpson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fazz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simpson.
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 Aaron Simpson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fazz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simpson shoots in but no luck this time.
Aaron Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fazz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fazz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fazz misses with a head kick.
Fazz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Simpson's head.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fazz sprawls well. Fazz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fazz misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fazz throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Simpson stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Fazz follows into mount!

Simpson is rocked!

It looks like Aaron Simpson has been cut.
Fazz trying to control but Simpson is having none of it.
Simpson is looking to get to half guard.
Fazz controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to reverse the position but Fazz maintains control.
Simpson regains half guard.
Simpson is not content to let Fazz control the position.

Simpson looking for submissions off his back.
Simpson is trying to control but Fazz manages to pass to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Simpson wants to control but Fazz is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Simpson looking for submissions off his back.
Fazz is thwarting Simpson's attempts to control the position.
Fazz controlling the action here.
Fazz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simpson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Simpson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fazz content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quizz Al Fazz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aaron Simpson'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Fazz misses with a head kick.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt.
Fazz throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.
Fazz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Simpson moves out of range of the body kick.
Fazz lands a head kick!
Fazz throws a head kick that misses.
Fazz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fazz misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fazz tries a head kick but it misses.
Fazz throws a head kick that half lands.
Fazz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fazz misses with a body kick.
Fazz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Simpson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fazz trying to control but Simpson postures up.

Simpson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fazz defends it well.
Fazz wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fazz is pressing down on Simpson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fazz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fazz trying to control the position.

Simpson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fazz tries a head kick but it misses.
Fazz misses with a leg kick.
Simpson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fazz swivels and escapes.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but Fazz shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson avoids the head kick by Fazz.
A head kick misses from Fazz.
Fazz lands a high kick!
Simpson blocks a head kick by Fazz.
Fazz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fazz throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fazz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fazz throws a head kick that misses.
Simpson blocks a head kick by Fazz.
Fazz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fazz.

Simpson feints and as Fazz raises his hands in defense, Simpson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fazz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Simpson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson stopping the sweep attempt from Fazz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quizz Al Fazz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fazz 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quizz Al Fazz!