PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BRUISER GARRETT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BRUISER GARRETT is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Simpson
vs
GARRETT

189 cm
19
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, BRUISER GARRETT!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GARRETT lands a head shot.
GARRETT looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Simpson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
GARRETT walks forward, straight into a front kick from Simpson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Simpson clinches with his opponent.
Simpson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Simpson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Simpson lands a knee to the body.
Simpson lands a nice elbow.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like BRUISER GARRETT has been cut.
Simpson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Simpson lands a damaging elbow.
A body shot lands from Simpson.
Simpson lands a damaging elbow.
Simpson digs a right hand underneath GARRETT's ribcage. GARRETT let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simpson lands an elbow inside that GARRETT shrugs off.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simpson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Simpson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Simpson lands with a short shot to the head.
Simpson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Simpson.
Simpson is leaning against GARRETT and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Simpson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has GARRETT in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Simpson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That has opened up BRUISER GARRETT's cut even more.
Simpson pushes GARRETT back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Simpson lands a body punch.
Simpson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
GARRETT takes an elbow to the forehead.
Simpson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GARRETT takes a knee to the side of the body.
Simpson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through GARRETT's defenses.
GARRETT is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simpson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down GARRETT.
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simpson lands with a light punch inside.
Simpson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Simpson.
Simpson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simpson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Simpson.
Simpson is pressed up against the cage. GARRETT has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Simpson down to the mat. Simpson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
GARRETT throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it.
GARRETT misses with the combination.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
GARRETT fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
GARRETT throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simpson scoring well with a low kick there.

Simpson instigates a clinch.
GARRETT takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Simpson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has GARRETT in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Simpson.
Nice body punch from Simpson.
Knees to the body from Simpson.

GARRETT breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick.
GARRETT slips under a jab.
Simpson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Simpson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
GARRETT misses with a double jab
and Simpson counters with an inside leg kick.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but GARRETT sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Simpson misses with a combination
and GARRETT counters with a nice uppercut.
Simpson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Simpson forces GARRETT back against the cage and clinches.
GARRETT is trying to break the clinch but Simpson has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
GARRETT has had enough of the clinch but Simpson keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simpson obliges.
Simpson lands a damaging elbow.

GARRETT pulls guard effortlessly.

Simpson stands up and waves to GARRETT to follow him.
GARRETT scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Simpson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simpson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt GARRETT or not.
GARRETT takes an elbow to the temple.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from GARRETT fails to land.
Simpson lands a body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simpson obliges.
GARRETT is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simpson lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Simpson.
Simpson lands a knee to the body.
GARRETT is trying to break the clinch but Simpson has him pressed against the cage.
GARRETT fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Simpson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
Simpson lands a good knee to the midsection. GARRETT won't want to take too many of those.
GARRETT tries to pull guard but Simpson holds him up against the cage and eventually GARRETT drops back down to his feet.
Edward Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BRUISER GARRETT.
GARRETT looking to slow down the pace here.
Good body shot from Simpson.
GARRETT is trying to break the clinch but Simpson has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson is leaning against GARRETT and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Simpson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Simpson lands an elbow inside that GARRETT shrugs off.
GARRETT is trying to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling him.
GARRETT takes a shot to the head.
Simpson lands an elbow inside.
Simpson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Simpson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simpson obliges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees to the body from Simpson.
Simpson lands an elbow inside that GARRETT shrugs off.
Simpson keeps control of GARRETT as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simpson prevents GARRETT from breaking the clinch.
Simpson lands a good knee to the midsection. GARRETT won't want to take too many of those.
Simpson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has GARRETT in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
GARRETT takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Simpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BRUISER GARRETT's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

GARRETT lands a jab-cross combination.
Simpson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
GARRETT is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Simpson works GARRETT's body with a nice hook.
Simpson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt GARRETT.
Simpson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Simpson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simpson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Simpson moves into the clinch.
Simpson lands a nice elbow.
Simpson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Simpson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Simpson.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Simpson lands a good knee to the midsection. GARRETT won't want to take too many of those.
Simpson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Simpson lands a nice knee to the body.
Simpson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through GARRETT's defenses.
GARRETT lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
GARRETT tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simpson smiles and moves away.
Simpson misses with a wild body shot.

Simpson pushes GARRETT up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson scores with a hook to the body.
Simpson lands an elbow inside that GARRETT shrugs off.
A short left from Simpson.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that GARRETT can do to turn this around?
Simpson lands a knee to the body.
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped GARRETT in his tracks for a moment.
Simpson pushes GARRETT back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
GARRETT has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
GARRETT wants to break free but Simpson has control.
Simpson lands a nice elbow.
Simpson pushes GARRETT back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edward Simpson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Simpson - that landed with a thud.
GARRETT goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simpson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Simpson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of GARRETT backwards.
Simpson lands an elbow inside.
GARRETT can't break the clinch.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Simpson.
Simpson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped GARRETT in his tracks for a moment.
GARRETT is trying to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling him.
Simpson lands a damaging elbow.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
Simpson lands a nice knee to the body.

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 lands an elbow inside.
Simpson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
GARRETT takes an elbow to the forehead.
Simpson lands an elbow just above GARRETT 's eye.
Simpson lands an elbow inside that GARRETT shrugs off.
GARRETT takes an elbow to the temple.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped GARRETT in his tracks for a moment.
Simpson prevents GARRETT from breaking the clinch.
Simpson lands an elbow inside.
Simpson presses GARRETT against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section. GARRETT lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
GARRETT lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
GARRETT takes an elbow to the forehead.
Simpson lands a right hand that snaps the head of GARRETT backwards.
GARRETT is trying to break the clinch but Simpson has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson working GARRETT over with knees to the body.
GARRETT has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simpson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Simpson lands an elbow inside that GARRETT shrugs off.
GARRETT is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
GARRETT can't break the clinch.
Simpson lands a nice elbow.
Simpson lands a body punch.
GARRETT takes an elbow to the forehead.
Simpson lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GARRETT is looking to break free of the clinch but Simpson has double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Simpson.
GARRETT is trying to force a seperation but Simpson has the dominant position.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Simpson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
Simpson lands a body shot.
Nice elbow from Simpson.
Simpson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite GARRETT's efforts to push away.
Simpson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through GARRETT's defenses.
Simpson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
GARRETT wants to break the clinch but can't.
Simpson working GARRETT over with knees to the body.
GARRETT working hard to break the clinch.
Simpson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Simpson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
GARRETT tries to pull guard but Simpson holds him up against the cage and eventually GARRETT drops back down to his feet.
Edward Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BRUISER GARRETT.
A shot in the inside from Simpson.
GARRETT wants to break free but Simpson has control.
Simpson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Simpson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Simpson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has GARRETT in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Simpson.
Simpson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through GARRETT's defenses.

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.
GARRETT tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simpson presses GARRETT against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Simpson.
Simpson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through GARRETT's defenses.
Simpson keeps control of GARRETT as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

GARRETT manages to pull guard.
GARRETT wants to stand up but Simpson is controlling him.
Simpson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Simpson stands up from GARRETT's guard - Simpson perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Simpson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on BRUISER GARRETT's cut.
That's time! Simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

GARRETT slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Simpson scores with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Simpson.
BRUISER GARRETT is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simpson works GARRETT's body with a nice hook.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Simpson cracks the inside of GARRETT's front leg.
GARRETT on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simpson. Simpson obviously looking to wear him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simpson, right into the meat.

Simpson rushes GARRETT and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped GARRETT in his tracks for a moment.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
GARRETT wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Simpson has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simpson lands an elbow inside that GARRETT shrugs off.
Simpson lands a good knee to the midsection. GARRETT won't want to take too many of those.
A shot in the inside from Simpson.
A nice left hand lands by Simpson.
Simpson working GARRETT over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
GARRETT wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson lands a good knee to the midsection. GARRETT won't want to take too many of those.
A short uppercut from Simpson.
Simpson lands a shot to the body.
Simpson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
GARRETT wants to break the clinch but can't.
GARRETT wants to get back to striking at distance but Simpson won't allow it.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped GARRETT in his tracks for a moment.
Simpson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simpson lands a damaging elbow.
Simpson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
GARRETT takes an elbow to the temple.
Simpson presses GARRETT against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
GARRETT has Simpson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Simpson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Simpson.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Simpson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
GARRETT's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
GARRETT tries to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on GARRETT's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Simpson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Simpson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through GARRETT's defenses.
Simpson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simpson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through GARRETT's defenses.
GARRETT is trying to break the clinch but Simpson has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson lands an elbow just above GARRETT 's eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simpson keeps control of GARRETT as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
GARRETT working some nice short punches in the clinch.
GARRETT has had enough of the clinch but Simpson keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Simpson.
GARRETT wants to break free but Simpson has control.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Simpson as the two fighters clinch.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
Simpson is working GARRETT over against the cage.
GARRETT has had enough of the clinch but Simpson keeps him there for the moment.
GARRETT is looking to break free of the clinch but Simpson has double underhooks.
GARRETT takes an elbow to the forehead.
Simpson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Simpson working GARRETT over with knees to the body.
GARRETT takes an elbow to the temple.
GARRETT tries to circle away but Simpson has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simpson.
Simpson lands a good knee to the midsection. GARRETT won't want to take too many of those.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simpson.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
Simpson lands a good knee to the midsection. GARRETT won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Simpson.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
GARRETT tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simpson smiles and moves away.
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
BRUISER GARRETT has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simpson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
GARRETT takes an elbow to the forehead.
Simpson is working GARRETT over against the cage.
Simpson lands an elbow inside that GARRETT shrugs off.
Simpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simpson is leaning against GARRETT and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
GARRETT is looking to break free of the clinch but Simpson has double underhooks.
Simpson lands a damaging elbow.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped GARRETT in his tracks for a moment.
GARRETT is trying to break the clinch but Simpson has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section. GARRETT lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
GARRETT takes an elbow to the forehead.
Simpson prevents GARRETT from breaking the clinch.
GARRETT tries to pull guard but Simpson holds him up against the cage and eventually GARRETT drops back down to his feet.
Edward Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BRUISER GARRETT.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
GARRETT looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simpson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

GARRETT pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's four 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 connects with a nice looking jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Simpson.
GARRETT throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Simpson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Simpson pushes GARRETT back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simpson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Simpson on the inside.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simpson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Simpson.
GARRETT is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simpson scores with a shoulder strike.
Simpson lands a right hand that snaps the head of GARRETT backwards.
Edward Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simpson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
GARRETT jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Simpson walks away with a smile on his face. GARRETT gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Simpson.
Simpson feints and then cracks GARRETT's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow GARRETT down.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Simpson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
GARRETT looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simpson 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26

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