PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pasi Rauha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rauha kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Age of Aquarius. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rauha
vs
Simpson

180 cm
24
200 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
195 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pasi Rauha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rauha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simpson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rauha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simpson looks to land a body kick but Rauha moved away.
Simpson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rauha shoots in for a double leg but Simpson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasi Rauha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson blocks a jab.
Rauha blocks a head kick by Simpson.
Simpson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rauha circles away.
Rauha fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Simpson. No joy for Rauha on that attempt.
Rauha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauha fails with the takedown.
Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rauha.
Rauha throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simpson. That's going to slow Rauha down.
Pasi Rauha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rauha is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Simpson.
Simpson motions for Rauha to come forward. Simpson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rauha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Simpson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Simpson pushes Rauha up against the cage in a clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rauha. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Simpson gets through Rauha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Simpson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rauha blocks it with crossed arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Simpson.
Simpson leaning against his opponent.
Simpson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rauha blocks it with crossed arms.
Rauha goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simpson prevents it.
Rauha is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Simpson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Simpson lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Pasi Rauha has been cut.
Simpson prevents the takedown attempt.
Simpson lands a knee to the body.
Simpson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Simpson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rauha's face.
Simpson looking to throw knees to the head but Rauha is blocking nicely.
Simpson scores with a knee to the head.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Simpson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rauha's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Simpson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rauha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Simpson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rauha in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Simpson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rauha takes an elbow to the forehead.
Simpson lands a good knee to the midsection. Rauha won't want to take too many of those.
Simpson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rauha blocks it with crossed arms.
Rauha drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Rauha tries for a takedown but Simpson manages to get underhooks.
Simpson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Simpson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rauha scores with a hook to the body.
Simpson lands a damaging elbow.
Rauha tries to work over Simpson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rauha has Simpson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Simpson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rauha takes a knee right on the jaw!
Simpson has Rauha pushed against the cage.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Rauha.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rauha.
Rauha misses with a body punch.
Rauha tries to break free but Simpson pushes him back against the cage.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simpson scores with a knee to the head.
Simpson landing knees to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Simpson blocking some punches.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped Rauha in his tracks for a moment.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rauha can't get the takedown.
Simpson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rauha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the head but Rauha blocks with his arms.
Simpson keeps control of Rauha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simpson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rauha scores with a shoulder strike.
Rauha just leaning against Simpson, taking a breather.
Simpson lands a good knee to the midsection. Rauha won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
A nice left hand lands by Rauha.
Rauha has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simpson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simpson with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
Simpson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rauha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Simpson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Simpson is trying to maintain a safe position but Rauha gets an underhook and turns Simpson into the cage.
Simpson tries to throw a body punch but Rauha avoids it by throwing Simpson back against the cage.
Simpson looking to throw knees to the head but Rauha is blocking nicely.
Rauha tries to break free but Simpson pushes him back against the cage.
Simpson connects with a knee to the head.
Simpson gets underhooks to prevent Rauha's takedown attempt.
Simpson tries to stall but Rauha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Simpson misses with a knee to the head.
Rauha tries to score a body lock takedown but Simpson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simpson lands an elbow just above Rauha 's eye.
A hook to the body from Simpson.
Rauha goes for a takedown attempt but Simpson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Simpson tries to clinch there but Rauha circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Simpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pasi Rauha's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rauha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rauha somewhat.
A head kick misses from Simpson.
Rauha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rauha throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily.
Rauha is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Simpson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Rauha avoids them all with ease.
Bart Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Rauha feints and as Simpson raises his hands in defense, Rauha changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rauha is looking to work some ground and pound but Simpson has wrist control.
Rauha trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rauha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rauha tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.
Rauha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simpson looking to control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rauha shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.

Simpson lands a big head kick that sends Rauha tumbling to the mat! Simpson takes a step backwards and waves Rauha back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Rauha is rocked!
Bart Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson fakes the body blow, causing Rauha to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Rauha goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bart Simpson!
Bart Simpson is the new middleweight champion!