PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Ghafoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ghafoor
vs
Simpson

215 cm
21
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Ghafoor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghafoor throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely.
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ghafoor lands with a hook. Simpson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ghafoor swinging wilding here.
Omar Ghafoor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Ghafoor misses with a double jab
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghafoor misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Ghafoor misses.
Ghafoor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Ghafoor backing up. Ghafoor nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ghafoor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Charlie Simpson has been cut.
Ghafoor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Ghafoor backing up. Ghafoor nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Simpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghafoor is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghafoor throws a combination. Simpson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Simpson swinging wilding here.
Ghafoor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a two punch combo.
Simpson defending well as Ghafoor loads up on a big left hand.
Ghafoor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ghafoor misses the body punch
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson walks into a left hand.
Ghafoor misses with a double jab.
Ghafoor tries to bum rush Simpson with a series of wild strikes but Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson swinging wilding here.
Simpson avoids the body shot from Ghafoor.
Ghafoor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ghafoor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghafoor throws a combination that misses
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ghafoor throws a combination that misses
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ghafoor misses with a combination
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ghafoor misses with a double jab
and Simpson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ghafoor thinking.
Ghafoor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a left to the body.
Ghafoor is breathing heavily.
Ghafoor misses with a combination
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Ghafoor backing up. Ghafoor nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Ghafoor misses with a double jab
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simpson throws a right hand that Ghafoor ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghafoor also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson connects with a nice looking jab.
Simpson fails to land with a series of punches.
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ghafoor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ghafoor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Ghafoor backing up. Ghafoor nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ghafoor.
Simpson throws a series of strikes that have Ghafoor backpedaling.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Ghafoor avoids nicely.
Simpson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ghafoor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Ghafoor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simpson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Simpson looks to land a combination. Ghafoor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simpson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ghafoor has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Ghafoor moves out of range.
Simpson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Ghafoor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ghafoor misses with a combination
and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Ghafoor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Simpson 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.
Simpson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Simpson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Ghafoor avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simpson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Simpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Simpson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Simpson throws a combination that misses
and Ghafoor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Ghafoor misses with a double jab
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Ghafoor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Ghafoor backing up. Ghafoor nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Ghafoor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ghafoor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ghafoor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ghafoor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ghafoor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Ghafoor avoids it well.
Simpson throws a combination that misses
and Ghafoor counters with a two punch combo.
Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghafoor.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ghafoor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghafoor throws a combination that misses
and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Ghafoor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Charlie Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simpson throws a one two combo.
Ghafoor throws a combination that misses
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simpson misses with a combination
and Ghafoor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson misses with the combination.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Ghafoor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghafoor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simpson counters with a left and a right that stings Ghafoor.
No joy there for Simpson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ghafoor counters with a left and a right that stings Simpson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a combination
and Ghafoor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson cracks Ghafoor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Simpson takes a swing at Ghafoor's ribcage but misses.
Simpson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ghafoor slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Ghafoor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simpson works over Ghafoor's head and body with a nice combination.
Ghafoor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Omar Ghafoor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Simpson slips under a jab.
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simpson throws a combination that misses
and Ghafoor counters with a nice uppercut.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Ghafoor avoids nicely.
Ghafoor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ghafoor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Simpson swinging wilding here.
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Ghafoor counter with a right hand.
Ghafoor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simpson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simpson misses with a double jab
and Ghafoor counters with a right hand to the body.
Ghafoor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a two punch combo.
Simpson slips a jab and a cross from Ghafoor.
Ghafoor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Ghafoor to counter with a crisp jab.
Ghafoor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simpson counters with a left and a right that stings Ghafoor.
Ghafoor misses with a body shot
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghafoor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simpson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ghafoor thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charlie Simpson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Ghafoor.
Ghafoor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a one-two to the body.
A slow jab from Ghafoor misses its intended target.
Ghafoor misses the jab.
Ghafoor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Ghafoor will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Ghafoor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simpson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Ghafoor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Ghafoor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws a right hand that Ghafoor ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghafoor also avoids with ease.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Ghafoor avoids them all with ease.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Ghafoor avoids nicely.
Ghafoor misses with a combination
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simpson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ghafoor throws a series of punches but Simpson avoids them all with ease.
Ghafoor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ghafoor misses with a double jab
and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Ghafoor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ghafoor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghafoor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ghafoor misses with a combination
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Ghafoor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simpson.
Ghafoor slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Ghafoor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simpson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Ghafoor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Ghafoor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ghafoor thinking.
Ghafoor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghafoor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ghafoor misses with a double jab
and Simpson counters with a left to the body.
Ghafoor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simpson throws a series of strikes that have Ghafoor backpedaling.
Simpson misses with a combination
and Ghafoor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simpson cracks Ghafoor with a good jab.
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Omar Ghafoor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Simpson scores with a jab. Ghafoor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ghafoor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ghafoor misses with a hook to the body
and Simpson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ghafoor throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Simpson.
Ghafoor tries to bum rush Simpson with a series of wild strikes but Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ghafoor takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghafoor dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
Ghafoor throws a combination that misses
and Simpson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Charlie Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simpson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ghafoor at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simpson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Simpson!