PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I want it all. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Edward Simpson enters the cage!

Bruce
vs
Simpson

195 cm
27
287 lbs
15 - 2 - 0

189 cm
26
235 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Brute
Reaper Combatwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Simon Bruce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruce misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simpson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bruce avoids the body shot from Simpson.
Bruce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruce.
Simpson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Simpson misses with the body kick
and Bruce connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bruce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
Bruce avoids the body shot from Simpson.
Bruce misses with a straight left.
Bruce throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simpson slips a jab from Bruce.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bruce throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it.
Bruce keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bruce misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Simpson.
Simpson digs a good body shot into Bruce's ribs.
Bruce dives in and grabs Simpson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simpson pushes down on Bruce's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
Simpson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bruce throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bruce thows a body shot but no joy.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Bruce checks it.
Simpson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bruce manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bruce circles away.
Bruce throws a head kick that Simpson semi-blocks.
Simpson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Simpson throws a looping overhand right but Bruce ducks down to avoid it.
Simpson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bruce rather than just go for the knockout.
Bruce moves out of range of the body kick from Simpson.
Bruce tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bruce throws a predictable looking body shot
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Simpson lunges at Bruce with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bruce's hand.
Simpson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Simpson defending well as Bruce loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bruce.
Bruce connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab from Simpson.
Simpson looks to land a left hand but Bruce moved out of range nicely.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruce.
Bruce shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
Simpson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bruce swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Simpson misses with a body kick.
Simpson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simpson moves in looking to clinch but Bruce pushes him off.
Simpson walks into a straight right hand from Bruce.
Bruce on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simpson thows a body kick. Bruce tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bruce missing with a left hand there. Simpson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruce sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bruce rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simpson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simpson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bruce on the side of the head.
Bruce lands with a good body shot.
Bruce tries to bum rush Simpson with a series of wild strikes but Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edward Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson walks into a stiff left hand from Bruce.
Simpson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruce throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bruce rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simpson lands a high kick!
Simpson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruce sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bruce wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Edward Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson lands with a nice body kick.
Bruce fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruce stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Simpson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruce checks a low kick from Simpson.

Simpson gets a clinch.
Simpson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bruce is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simpson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Bruce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruce dodges an elbow strike from Simpson.
Simpson throws an elbow that misses.
Bruce has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Simpson after a bit of a struggle.
Simpson avoiding damage as Bruce throws knees to the body.
Bruce struggles to land a body shot inside as Simpson controls his hands.
Simpson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
Bruce is breathing heavily.
Simpson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Simpson throws an elbow that misses.
Bruce lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped Bruce in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Simpson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Simpson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bruce has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Simpson misses with a body kick.
Bruce takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Simpson misses with a looping left.
Simpson throws a hook to the side of Bruce's head but Bruce sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
Simpson throws a lazy head kick
and Bruce counters with a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Simpson. Those never looked like landing.

Simpson clinches up with Bruce and pushes him back against the cage.
Bruce drops down looking for an ankle pick but Simpson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Bruce manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Simpson on his heels. He'll look to pass Simpson's guard now, I'm sure.
Bruce throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruce stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simpson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bruce with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simpson can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simpson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet but Bruce is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Simpson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bruce working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bruce lands a couple of elbows.
Bruce preventing the sweep.
Bruce trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simpson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bruce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bruce connects with a couple of short punches.

Simpson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruce gets to his feet and stands over Simpson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Simpson felt that one! Bruce unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Simpson from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Bruce!
Simon Bruce made sure to mention his sponsor, [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « ↑ TRIPLE 160Q ® in his post fight interview.