PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sandstorm by Darude. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Aoki
vs
Simpson

155 cm
34
147 lbs
26 - 10 - 1

170 cm
31
156 lbs
24 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masakazu Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson !
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masakazu Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aoki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aoki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aoki misses with a lunging right hand
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
A big left from Aoki misses.
Simpson scores with a kick to the body.
Simpson throws a right hand that Aoki ducks under and follows up with a left that Aoki also avoids with ease.

Aoki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Simpson on his heels. He'll look to pass Simpson 's guard now, I'm sure.
Aoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aoki passes Simpson 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Simpson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Aoki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aoki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Simpson defends the submission attempt.

Aoki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Aoki is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Simpson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Simpson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aoki.
Aoki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Aoki prevents Simpson from standing back up.
Simpson is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Simpson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aoki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is keen to just control but Simpson is a slippery customer.
Simpson is trying to control but can't.
Aoki thows a huge punch but Simpson dodges it nicely.
Simpson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aoki.
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Simpson is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aoki.
Simpson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Simpson wants to land a leg kick but Aoki is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.
Aoki throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Aoki throws a jab when Simpson was well out of range.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Simpson connects with a body shot.
Aoki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aoki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson moves out of range as Aoki strikes.
Simpson swinging wildly here.
Aoki wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Aoki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simpson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aoki's head backwards.

It looks like Masakazu Aoki has been cut.
No luck for Aoki with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Simpson .
Aoki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aoki throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masakazu Aoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masakazu Aoki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aoki walks into a stiff left hand from Simpson .
Aoki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aoki somewhat.
Aoki fails in his attempt to clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Simpson .
Simpson slips a jab from Aoki.
Simpson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Simpson takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Aoki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Simpson sprawls well initially but Aoki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aoki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet.
Simpson trying to control but Aoki postures up.
Aoki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki slips a nice elbow through Simpson 's hands, connecting with Simpson 's forehead.
Simpson is trying to get back to full guard.

Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Aoki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Simpson trying to control here.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet.
Simpson is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Simpson is looking to escape.
Aoki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Simpson is trying to stand.
Aoki winds up and cracks Simpson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aoki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Masakazu Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Simpson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Simpson is trying to stand back up but Aoki is controlling him
Simpson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aoki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aoki's back!
Aoki rolls, trying to escape but Simpson keeps control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to get the hooks in deep but Aoki pushed the leg off.
Despite being in a bad position, Aoki is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Aoki prevents Simpson from getting a body triangle.
Aoki trying to control the action but Simpson just sinks the hooks in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki turns into Simpson and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki postures up in Simpson 's guard and throws a big left but Simpson blocks it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Simpson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Simpson controlling the pace for now.
Aoki is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Simpson 's attempts to control the action.
Aoki tries to lock up and control but Simpson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masakazu Aoki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masakazu Aoki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Aoki moves out of range as Simpson strikes.
Homer Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Simpson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aoki.
A lazy left from Simpson finds it's target.
Aoki takes a swing at Simpson 's ribcage but misses.

Aoki has closed the distance and engaged Simpson in a clinch.
Aoki wants to get back to striking at distance but Simpson won't allow it.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki wants to get back to striking at distance but Simpson won't allow it.
Aoki tries a body shot but Simpson blocks it.
Aoki misses with a punch to the body.

Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson pushes Aoki away with a front kick.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Aoki.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Simpson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Simpson lands a jab to Aoki's midsection.
Simpson connects with a single shot there.
Simpson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Simpson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Simpson throws a body kick that misses.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
Simpson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Simpson lands the left hand.
A head kick by Aoki misses
and Simpson counters with an outside leg kick.
Simpson slips under a jab.
Aoki motions for Simpson to come forward. Aoki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Homer Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aoki counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simpson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aoki's calf.
Simpson is looking to land body kicks.
Simpson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Simpson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Simpson thows a left - swing and a miss!

Aoki clinches with his opponent.
Aoki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simpson 's efforts to push away.
Stalling in the clinch from Aoki.
Simpson is trying to force a seperation but Aoki has the dominant position.
Aoki tries to work over Simpson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.

Aoki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simpson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.
Aoki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simpson .
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Simpson - that will leave a mark!
Aoki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simpson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aoki.
Simpson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Simpson .
Simpson scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki avoids a kick to the body.
Simpson jabs Aoki right on the nose. Aoki blinks but takes it well.
Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson slips under a jab.
Simpson cracks Aoki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Simpson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aoki.
Simpson tries to work over Aoki's front leg with a kick but Aoki checks it.
Aoki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
Simpson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson . Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.

Aoki closes the distance and clinches.

Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson lands with a cross.
Aoki throws a lazy right hand but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masakazu Aoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simpson scores with a sloppy right hand. Aoki should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Homer Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aoki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masakazu Aoki!
A relieved looking Masakazu Aoki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.