PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tenaka Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takahashi comes to the cage accompanied by Get Down - Captain Tinrib. Simpson has chosen Last of the Mohicans Theme as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Takahashi
vs
Simpson

193 cm
24
221 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
210 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tenaka Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson dodges the punch combination from Takahashi.
Simpson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Simpson saw that one coming.
Simpson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takahashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Simpson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Simpson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Takahashi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Takahashi has escaped and now he's on top!

Simpson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Takahashi passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simpson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simpson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takahashi is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simpson has his foot on Takahashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takahashi works his way back into a safe position though.

Simpson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takahashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takahashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Takahashi tries to stand but Simpson is controlling from the bottom.
Simpson working a defensive guard here.

Simpson working for a triangle but Takahashi defends it easily.

Simpson has his foot on Takahashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takahashi works his way back into a safe position though.
Simpson looks gassed!

Simpson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takahashi is aware though and is defending well.
Takahashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Simpson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takahashi defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is stalling in the full guard.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Takahashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takahashi wants to stand but Simpson is controlling his posture from full guard.

Simpson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takahashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simpson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takahashi defends well.

Simpson looking for a guillotine here but Takahashi defends easily.
Takahashi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simpson's guard.
Simpson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takahashi controls the pace.

That's four 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.

Simpson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takahashi defends well.

Takahashi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simpson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takahashi has managed to get both his arms back between Simpson's legs - danger averted.
Takahashi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simpson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Takahashi trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Simpson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Takahashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takahashi looks to land a combination but Simpson avoids it well.
Takahashi looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely.
Takahashi misses with a wild combination.
Takahashi throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson sizes up Takahashi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Simpson scores with a body shot.
Simpson lands with a cross.
Takahashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Simpson has a takedown stuffed.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Takahashi!

Simpson gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Simpson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takahashi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simpson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson wants to pass to mount but Takahashi is defending the position.

Simpson wants to work for an arm triangle but Takahashi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Simpson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Simpson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Simpson thows a huge punch but Takahashi dodges it nicely.
Takahashi manages to get to full guard.
Takahashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takahashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simpson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Simpson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Takahashi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Simpson is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi tries to bench press Simpson off him but Simpson keeps the position.

Simpson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Simpson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takahashi keeps working.

Simpson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takahashi has escaped the position, nice work there.

Simpson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takahashi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Simpson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takahashi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Simpson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Takahashi's legs.
Sloppy strikes there by Simpson.

Simpson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Takahashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takahashi swinging wilding here.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.

Simpson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Takahashi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Simpson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Simpson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simpson is trying to get an arm triangle but Takahashi is defending well.

Simpson tries for a kimura but Takahashi is defending well.
Takahashi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Simpson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Takahashi trying to control here.

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.
Simpson is looking to stall here but Takahashi recovers full guard.
Simpson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brandon Simpson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.

Simpson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Takahashi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Takahashi has escaped and now he's on top!
Tenaka Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi wants to get up but he can't break Simpson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Simpson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takahashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simpson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takahashi manages to get himself to full guard.
Takahashi is trying to control the position but Simpson postures up.
Simpson pushes down on Takahashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Takahashi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simpson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simpson's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson turns into Takahashi and is now in his guard.
Simpson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Takahashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simpson preventing the sweep.
Simpson is stalling in the full guard.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simpson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Simpson!