PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grzegorz Gorski (ranked 4242 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Simpson (ranked 21207 p4p, 0 weight class). Gorski comes to the cage accompanied by Broken People. Grzegorz Gorski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gorski
vs
Simpson

179 cm
29
153 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
154 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grzegorz Gorski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richie Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorski tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Grzegorz Gorski has been cut.
Gorski looks for a takedown but Simpson sprawls well.
Gorski fails with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grzegorz Gorski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorski with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gorski.
Gorski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simpson looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Simpson throws a big shot that misses.
Richie Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Gorski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gorski trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Gorski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gorski is keen to just control but Simpson is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Simpson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorski controlling the position easily from mount.
Simpson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Gorski moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Simpson has worked his arm free - good work by Simpson!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorski is staying tight to Simpson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Simpson is trying to control Gorski's posture but Gorski avoids it.

Gorski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simpson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Gorski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gorski is staying tight to Simpson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gorski trying to control the position but Simpson is working away.
Simpson tries to buck Gorski off but Gorski is having none of it.

Gorski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gorski trying to control the position but Simpson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Richie Simpson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grzegorz Gorski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gorski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gorski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gorski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simpson keeping full guard, as Gorski tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson keeping full guard, as Gorski tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorski sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gorski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gorski tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Gorski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grzegorz Gorski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gorski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gorski defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Gorski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Simpson, as that shot connected.
Gorski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richie Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simpson throws a jab when Gorski was well out of range.
Gorski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simpson sprawls and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson connects with a nice looking jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gorski.
A telegraphed right hand from Simpson misses the target.
Simpson lands with a good body shot.
Gorski misses with a takedown attempt - Simpson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Simpson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but Gorski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gorski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simpson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a hook to the side of Gorski's head but Gorski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gorski has a takedown stuffed.
Simpson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gorski with a body shot.

Gorski takes the fight into the clinch.
Simpson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gorski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Gorski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Gorski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Simpson breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richie Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grzegorz Gorski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Gorski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gorski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side.
Simpson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gorski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but Gorski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gorski is keen to just control but Simpson is a slippery customer.
Gorski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Simpson is staying active underneath Gorski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gorski wants to pass the guard but Simpson is defending well.
Simpson tries to roll over but Gorski keeps him under control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gorski is keen to just control but Simpson is a slippery customer.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gorski tries to clinch up
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grzegorz Gorski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gorski fails with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grzegorz Gorski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Simpson misses.
Gorski tries to counter with a takedown but Simpson is quick to defend against it.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Gorski moved out of range.
No luck for Gorski with that takedown attempt.
Richie Simpson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gorski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

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

Simpson has his feet on Gorski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gorski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gorski moves out of range of the strikes.
Simpson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gorski has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson catches Gorski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gorski staying out of range there.
Simpson connects with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gorski fails with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Richie Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simpson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richie Simpson!
Richie Simpson thanked the fans post fight for their support.