PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Carlton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlton comes to the cage accompanied by Barroom Hero. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Carlton
vs
Simpson

180 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
198 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Carlton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Carlton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Simpson!
Carlton raining down shots from the mount!
Simpson is trying to stand up.
Simpson has given up his back. Will we see Carlton going for some submissions?
Carlton throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Even with his hooks in, Carlton manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Simpson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Carlton lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simpson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Carlton's arms.
Simpson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Carlton.
Simpson covers up after that shot from Carlton.

Simpson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Carlton is breathing heavily.
Simpson is trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carlton looking for the RNC.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carlton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simpson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Carlton missing with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Carlton.

Carlton looking for the choke from the back.
Simpson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Carlton's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Carlton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to clinch up.
Simpson swings for the body but Carlton moves out of range.
Homer Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carlton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simpson counters with a left to the body.
Carlton circles away from the clinch attempt

and Carlton counters by moving into the clinch.

Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simpson misses with a double jab

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Carlton counters with a shoot takedown. Simpson fights it but they end up in guard.

Carlton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Simpson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Simpson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Simpson!
Carlton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Simpson off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to stand back up.
Carlton scores with punches to the body.

Carlton sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Simpson taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Carlton!