PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Big Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Guy comes to the cage accompanied by riz ortolani - oh my love (feat. katyna ranieri).. Mario Big Guy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Big Guy
vs
Simpson

210 cm
26
295 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

199 cm
20
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mario Big Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Guy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

It looks like Michael Simpson has been cut.
Big Guy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Big Guy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Simpson looking to score a takedown here. Big Guy is defending well but Simpson drives through and ends up in Big Guy's guard.

Big Guy looking for a guillotine here but Simpson defends easily.
Big Guy keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Simpson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Guy tries to strike from the bottom.

Big Guy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simpson defends it easily.

Big Guy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simpson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Guy tries to strike from the bottom.
Simpson throwing strikes but missing.
Big Guy striking from his own guard.

Big Guy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simpson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson trying to control but Big Guy is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Simpson landing some decent shots from guard.
Big Guy wants to sweep here but Simpson controlling him for the moment.

That's two 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 stands up and waves to Big Guy to follow him.

Simpson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Big Guy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Simpson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Big Guy!
Simpson wants to control the pace but Big Guy is squirming around nicely.
Big Guy wants to hold on but Simpson pushes him away.
Big Guy regains half guard.

Simpson decides to stand up.

Simpson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Simpson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Big Guy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simpson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Big Guy wants to stand back up but Simpson manages to pass into side control.
Big Guy is trying to get back to half guard.

Simpson decides to stand back up. Simpson steps back and let's Big Guy get back to his feet.
Simpson wants to clinch up but Big Guy keeps it at a distance.
Simpson is looking to clinch.
Big Guy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Simpson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Big Guy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simpson is working away from the top position though.

Simpson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Big Guy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simpson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Big Guy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson winds up and cracks Big Guy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Big Guy won't allow Simpson to pass to mount.
Big Guy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simpson is working away from the top position though.
Big Guy tries to get to full guard but Simpson has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Simpson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Simpson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Big Guy connects with the punch.
Big Guy slips a jab from Simpson.

Simpson dives in and scores a takedown into Big Guy's guard.

Big Guy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Big Guy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simpson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Big Guy forces Simpson back against the cage and clinches.

Simpson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Big Guy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big Guy turns into Simpson and is now in his guard.
Big Guy is in close to Simpson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Big Guy chips away with some ground and pound.
Simpson looking to control.
Simpson is breathing heavily.

Big Guy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Guy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Big Guy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simpson's head.
Big Guy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Simpson is looking for a triangle but Big Guy pushes his legs off easily.
Simpson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Big Guy is controlling him.
Big Guy throws a big right hand that misses.
Big Guy works over Simpson with some ground and pound from guard.
Big Guy prevents Simpson from getting back to his feet.
Big Guy throws a big elbow that misses.
Big Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simpson working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to stand and escape but Big Guy is having none of it.
Big Guy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

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

Simpson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Big Guy keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.

Big Guy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simpson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Simpson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Big Guy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Simpson passes into side control.
Big Guy can't do much from the bottom here.
Simpson trying to control the position but Big Guy is working away.
Simpson tries to move to mount but Big Guy blocks the move with his legs.
Simpson working the head with strikes.

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.
Big Guy can't do much from the bottom here.
Simpson trying to control the action but Big Guy is working from the bottom.
Simpson tries to advance to mount but Big Guy denies him.
Simpson gets to mount! Big Guy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Big Guy holds on for dear life, controlling Simpson's posture momentarily.
Big Guy can't escape the position.
Simpson wants to control the pace but Big Guy is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mario Big Guy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Simpson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Simpson drives through with a takedown into Big Guy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Big Guy pushes Simpson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Simpson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Simpson decides to return to a standing position.
Mario Big Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Simpson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Simpson showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Big Guy tries to roll over but Simpson keeps him under control.
Big Guy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Simpson scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Big Guy looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simpson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Big Guy defends it well.
Big Guy is trying is best to control the position here.
Big Guy trying to control here.
Simpson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Big Guy is looking to improve his position.
Simpson wants to control but Big Guy is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Simpson lands a nice short elbow.
Simpson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Michael Simpson has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.
Simpson wants to control but Big Guy is keeping him busy.

Big Guy actively working from the bottom here.
Simpson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Big Guy!
Simpson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Simpson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Big Guy won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Simpson off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Simpson!