PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kid Rock - Cocky kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Homer Simpson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Simpson
vs
Jones

180 cm
30
215 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

195 cm
29
282 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones catches Simpson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Simpson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Nice cross by Jones.
Simpson checks the leg kick.
Simpson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Simpson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Jones misses.
Simpson attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simpson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Simpson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones scores with the left hand. Simpson knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Simpson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones throws a right hand that misses

and Simpson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Simpson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Simpson trying to control the position but Jones is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Simpson advances to mount.
Simpson tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Simpson breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.

It looks like Nathan Jones has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones really wants to buck Simpson off and get back to his feet.
Jones told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jones is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Simpson avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones taking shots to the head.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simpson tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones blocking the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simpson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Jones tries to hold on but Simpson pushes him away.
Simpson looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Simpson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Simpson wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Simpson is really struggling to control Jones but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Homer Simpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Simpson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Simpson blocks a jab.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Simpson slips a jab from Jones.
Jones cracks Simpson with an open hand slap.

Simpson is rocked!
Jones misses with a double jab

and Simpson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Simpson keeps him under control.
Simpson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simpson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Jones tries to hold on but Simpson postures up.
BOOM! Simpson connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That has opened up Nathan Jones's cut even more.
Simpson tries to control but Jones wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocking the ground and pound.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simpson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Simpson maintains control.

Jones defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Simpson.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Simpson maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.

Simpson wants to finish this one by submission but Jones is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Simpson.
Simpson trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simpson has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Simpson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Simpson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Jones striking off his back but it's not causing Simpson any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Homer Simpson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Simpson closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Simpson pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simpson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simpson moves away from the strike by Jones.
Simpson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily.
Simpson attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Nathan Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simpson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Simpson shoots in.
Jones cracks Simpson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Simpson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jones pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Simpson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Jones!
Nathan Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Homer Simpson was interviewed post fight and said 'DOH! I will be back stronger the next time '.