PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Pizirdeven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson comes to the cage accompanied by Burzum - Key To The Gate. Pizirdeven is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hopsin - You Are My Enemy. Michael Simpson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Simpson
vs
Pizirdeven

199 cm
20
300 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

188 cm
23
297 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kai Pizirdeven!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Simpson misses with a head kick.

Pizirdeven closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Simpson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Simpson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pizirdeven off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson is looking to control Pizirdeven but Pizirdeven is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Simpson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pizirdeven has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pizirdeven rolls, trying to escape but Simpson keeps control of the position.
Pizirdeven prevents Simpson from getting a body triangle.

Pizirdeven defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simpson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Simpson has the hooks in. Pizirdeven is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Simpson doesn't have the hooks in and Pizirdeven manages to turn into his guard.
Simpson keeping full guard, as Pizirdeven tries to pass.
Pizirdeven with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simpson is on top in guard.

Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pizirdeven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pizirdeven has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Pizirdeven keeps moving.
Simpson tries to stand but Pizirdeven is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Simpson being controlled here momentarily.

Pizirdeven throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pizirdeven controls Simpson momentarily but Simpson frees himself.
Pizirdeven throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simpson trying to control but Pizirdeven is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Pizirdeven manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Simpson on his heels. He'll look to pass Simpson's guard now, I'm sure.
Pizirdeven sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pizirdeven looks winded!
Simpson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pizirdeven's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simpson trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Pizirdeven decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simpson, up you get!
Simpson tries to land a front kick but Pizirdeven steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Simpson 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.

Simpson swings away with a leg kick that misses.

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!
Simpson wants to stand but Pizirdeven is controlling his arm.
Simpson cracks Pizirdeven with a big elbow.
Pizirdeven is not content to let Simpson control the position.
Simpson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson wants to control the pace but Pizirdeven is squirming around nicely.

Simpson goes for an armbar but Pizirdeven turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pizirdeven.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson trying to strike off his back.
Pizirdeven trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simpson looking for a sweep. Not yet Simpson, not yet.
Simpson keeping full guard, as Pizirdeven tries to pass.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet but Pizirdeven is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pizirdeven slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Michael Simpson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight 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 throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simpson is on top in guard.

Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pizirdeven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Simpson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simpson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Simpson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pizirdeven has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simpson has managed to get both his arms back between Pizirdeven's legs - danger averted.
Pizirdeven controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pizirdeven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pizirdeven has his foot on Simpson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simpson works his way back into a safe position though.
Pizirdeven is breathing heavily.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pizirdeven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pizirdeven is trying to control the position but Simpson postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simpson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simpson blocks a head kick by Pizirdeven.

Simpson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Pizirdeven makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.

Simpson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pizirdeven to the mat! Pizirdeven manages to get full guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Pizirdeven manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Simpson manages to pull guard.
Simpson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simpson wants to sweep but no luck.
Simpson working a defensive guard but Pizirdeven manages to pass into side control anyway.
Simpson is looking for a sweep.
Simpson being controlled for a moment.
Pizirdeven wants to control but Simpson is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kai Pizirdeven will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Pizirdeven throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Simpson was covering up waiting for the punch and Pizirdeven finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Simpson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pizirdeven trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet but Pizirdeven is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizirdeven is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simpson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Simpson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Simpson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pizirdeven is aware though and is defending well.
Simpson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pizirdeven has passed into side control.

Pizirdeven decides to stand back up. Pizirdeven steps back and let's Simpson get back to his feet.
Pizirdeven blocks a head kick by Simpson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Pizirdeven shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Simpson is trying to defend but Pizirdeven finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Simpson is trying to control but Pizirdeven passes into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Simpson is looking for a sweep.

Pizirdeven has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Pizirdeven shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Simpson is trying to defend but Pizirdeven finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Simpson looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizirdeven keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Simpson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pizirdeven looking to pass the guard.
Pizirdeven is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simpson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Pizirdeven avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Pizirdeven thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pizirdeven postures up.
Pizirdeven sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simpson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Pizirdeven throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pizirdeven is in Simpson's guard.

Simpson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pizirdeven rolls with it to try and escape but Simpson cranks on the arm and Pizirdeven is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Simpson!