PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Jaysimpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Derek Williams has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Williams
vs
Jaysimpson

181 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
211 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Jaysimpson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.

Williams has gone for a leg lock! Jaysimpson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard.

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

Williams is looking for a triangle but Jaysimpson pushes his legs off easily.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.

Williams is looking for a triangle but Jaysimpson pushes his legs off easily.
Jaysimpson looking to pass the guard.

Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jaysimpson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Williams keeping full guard, as Jaysimpson tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Williams working for a triangle but Jaysimpson defends it easily.
Williams is breathing heavily.

Jaysimpson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams has momentary wrist control but Jaysimpson slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jaysimpson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jaysimpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jaysimpson stands up over Williams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams controls Jaysimpson momentarily but Jaysimpson frees himself.
Jaysimpson stands up over Williams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Williams has momentary wrist control but Jaysimpson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jaysimpson wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jaysimpson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jaysimpson trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Jaysimpson connects with a couple of short punches.

Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jaysimpson defends it easily.
Jaysimpson postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jaysimpson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jaysimpson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jaysimpson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jaysimpson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jaysimpson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jaysimpson wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Jaysimpson working some strikes from top position.

Williams is looking for a triangle but Jaysimpson pushes his legs off easily.
Jaysimpson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jaysimpson postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Jaysimpson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaysimpson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jaysimpson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jaysimpson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jaysimpson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jaysimpson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jaysimpson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams keeping moving, preventing Jaysimpson from controlling successfully.

Jaysimpson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Homer Jaysimpson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jaysimpson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.

Williams 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.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams is looking to stand up but Jaysimpson won't let him.
Williams trying to control but Jaysimpson is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Williams stands and throws Jaysimpson's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaysimpson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Williams tries for a kimura but Jaysimpson is defending well.
Williams tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's two 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.

Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ground and pound from Williams seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Williams goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jaysimpson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Williams's guard! Nice work there by Jaysimpson!
Jaysimpson lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Williams working for a triangle but Jaysimpson defends it easily.
Jaysimpson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jaysimpson trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Jaysimpson works over Williams with some ground and pound from guard.
Jaysimpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaysimpson works over Williams with some ground and pound from guard.
Jaysimpson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jaysimpson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jaysimpson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Williams has his foot on Jaysimpson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jaysimpson works his way back into a safe position though.
Homer Jaysimpson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jaysimpson is aware though and is defending well.
Jaysimpson trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jaysimpson stands up over Williams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jaysimpson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jaysimpson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jaysimpson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jaysimpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaysimpson distracts Williams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jaysimpson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Homer Jaysimpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Williams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jaysimpson was covering up waiting for the punch and Williams finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Jaysimpson blocks nicely.
Williams wants to stand but Jaysimpson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jaysimpson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Williams, into his guard.

Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jaysimpson prevents Williams from getting back to his feet.
Jaysimpson postures up.
Jaysimpson stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position.
Jaysimpson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jaysimpson lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson working the ground and pound.
Jaysimpson controlling the position.
Jaysimpson cracks Williams with a big elbow.
Williams is not content to let Jaysimpson control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaysimpson working the head and body with strikes.
Jaysimpson lands an elbow.
Williams gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jaysimpson blocks the strikes from Williams.
Jaysimpson lands strikes from half guard.
Jaysimpson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson slips a nice elbow through Williams's hands, connecting with Williams's forehead.
Jaysimpson drops an elbow to the side of Williams's head.

Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Jaysimpson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Williams!
Jaysimpson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jaysimpson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jaysimpson with shots to the head and body - Williams looks very uncomfortable down there.
Williams bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jaysimpson wants to stand and escape but Williams is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to control from the top but Jaysimpson keeps moving.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams stops Jaysimpson from standing up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Homer Jaysimpson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jaysimpson wants to stand but Williams is controlling the position.
Derek Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaysimpson keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Homer Jaysimpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jaysimpson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Jaysimpson!
Homer Jaysimpson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.