PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between bart simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and XxX Ezra Green XxX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bart simpson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

simpson
vs
Ezra Green XxX

160 cm
21
130 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

225 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, bart 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, XxX Ezra Green XxX!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green XxX on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by simpson. simpson obviously looking to wear him down.
XxX Ezra Green XxX seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Green XxX, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from simpson.
Green XxX looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Green XxX swinging wildly here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Green XxX.
simpson is looking to slow Green XxX down with leg kicks.
Green XxX misses with a series of wild punches.
simpson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Green XxX's waist but Green XxX gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing simpson off to one side.
Green XxX throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Green XxX misses with a two punch combination.
simpson tries to clinch but Green XxX is having none of it.
Horrible takedown by simpson or perhaps it was just good defense by Green XxX which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bart simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
simpson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green XxX is fending him off so far but simpson persists. Nope, Green XxX circles away and we're back to standing.
Green XxX fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Green XxX looks gassed!

simpson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Green XxX wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
simpson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Green XxX gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for simpson to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green XxX keeps the fight in the clinch, despite simpson's efforts to push away.

simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green XxX fails to land with a series of punches.
simpson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Green XxX's waist but Green XxX gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing simpson off to one side.
Green XxX throws a series of punches but simpson avoids them all with ease.

simpson shoots in and gets a takedown into Green XxX's guard.
simpson wants to control from the top but Green XxX keeps moving.
simpson stops Green XxX from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green XxX keeping moving, preventing simpson from controlling successfully.
simpson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Green XxX wants to get back to his feet but simpson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Green XxX scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green XxX throws a series of punches but simpson moves out of range.
Green XxX stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Green XxX wants it to stay on the feet.
Green XxX scores with a three punch combo!
Green XxX throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Green XxX throws a combination but it was largely blocked by simpson.
Green XxX throws a nice looking combination but simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Green XxX misses with a wild combination.
Green XxX avoids a punch combination nicely.
Green XxX misses with a double jab

and simpson moves into the clinch.
simpson is trying to drag Green XxX to the mat but Green XxX just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
simpson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Green XxX pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Green XxX escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Green XxX falls off balance throwing a combination
and simpson counters with a series of strikes. Green XxX will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Green XxX.
simpson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Green XxX rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but simpson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Green XxX misses with a double jab.
simpson tries to clinch up but Green XxX circles away and keeps his distance.
Green XxX misses with a combination

and simpson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Green XxX is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Green XxX's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Green XxX throws a left and a right that both miss

and simpson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Green XxX!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green XxX is trying to stand but he's just given simpson his back.
Green XxX looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Green XxX is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

simpson has his opponent's back but Green XxX is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off simpson.
No joy there for Green XxX, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Green XxX looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Green XxX throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
simpson misses with a body shot.
Green XxX throws a left and a right that both miss

and simpson counters with a shoot takedown. Green XxX fights it but they end up in guard.
simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Green XxX is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green XxX is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Green XxX pushes simpson off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

bart simpson dominated that round.
That's time! simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Green XxX misses with a double jab

and simpson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Green XxX breaks the clinch.
Green XxX throws a combination that misses
and simpson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

simpson pushes Green XxX up against the cage in a clinch.
simpson is working for takedown but Green XxX is calmly controlling the position for now.

simpson breaks from the clinch.
simpson slips a jab and a cross from Green XxX.
Green XxX avoids the head kick by simpson.
Horrible takedown by simpson or perhaps it was just good defense by Green XxX which made him look bad.
Green XxX throws a left and a right that both miss

and simpson counters with a takedown into side control.
Green XxX is looking to work his way out of this bad position but simpson is controlling him well.

Green XxX is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let simpson take his back! Uh oh - simpson has got a rear naked choke here! Green XxX is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). bart simpson!