PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Kappa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Kappa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kappa
vs
Simpson

208 cm
32
285 lbs
20 - 10 - 2

189 cm
30
235 lbs
22 - 17 - 0

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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, David Kappa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edward Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson looks to land a left hand but Kappa moved out of range nicely.
Kappa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simpson tries to land a leg kick but Kappa saw it coming and moves away.
Simpson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kappa's calf.
Kappa misses with an uppercut. Simpson saw that one coming.
Simpson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Simpson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Simpson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kappa circles away.
A lazy body kick from Simpson
enabling Kappa to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Simpson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simpson lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson scores with a punch to the head.

Simpson tries to keep at a distance but Kappa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Simpson - that landed with a thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kappa gets through Simpson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kappa.
Kappa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.

Kappa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Simpson regains guard immediately.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kappa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simpson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Simpson looks to land a body kick but Kappa moved away.
Simpson throws a jab when Kappa was well out of range.
Simpson throws a shot from downtown. Kappa moves away and avoids it.
Simpson tries to clinch but Kappa moves out of range.
Simpson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kappa.
Kappa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simpson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kappa misses with a looping right.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Simpson.
Kappa throws a series of punches but Simpson avoids them all with ease.
Edward Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kappa throws a leg kick but Simpson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice shot by Simpson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson scores with a nice body kick.
Simpson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Simpson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kappa blocks a jab.
Simpson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simpson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kappa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kappa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simpson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Kappa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kappa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Simpson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kappa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simpson.
Simpson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Simpson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Simpson lands with an uppercut that bounces Kappa off the cage and back into range.
Simpson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Simpson cracks the inside of Kappa's front leg.
Simpson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kappa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson jabs Kappa right on the nose. Kappa blinks but takes it well.
Kappa looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Kappa misses.
Simpson connects with a leg kick. Kappa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Simpson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kappa. That did some damage!
Kappa throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson scores with a jab. Kappa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kappa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Kappa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kappa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edward Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Simpson.
Kappa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body kick there by Simpson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kappa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Simpson checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Simpson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Simpson scores with a jab.
Simpson is looking to clinch but Kappa is avoiding it.
Some bone on bone action there as Simpson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kappa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kappa checks a leg kick.
Simpson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Simpson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kappa circles away quickly and effectively.
Edward Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kappa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simpson.
Kappa wants to slow Simpson down by chopping away at his legs.
Simpson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Kappa gets tackled into the cage by Simpson. Simpson maintains the clinch.
Simpson lands with a short shot to the head.
Kappa lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kappa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kappa blocks a jab.
Kappa lands a head shot.
Simpson slips a jab and a cross from Kappa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Kappa finds it's target.
A lazy body kick from Simpson

and Kappa counters with a crisp right hand that drops Simpson! Kappa lets Simpson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Simpson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kappa counters with a big left hand that crumples Simpson! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Kappa!
David Kappa retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, David Kappa gave a big smile as he said 'Who's next motherfucker!? NO ONE TAKES MY BELT, BRING IT ON!'.