PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wild Wes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wild Wes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wes
vs
Simpson

178 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Rivers Edge Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wild Wes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Simpson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simpson.
Simpson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wes controlling Simpson's posture.
Wes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simpson.
Simpson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Wes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simpson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simpson working some strikes from top position.
Simpson trying to control but Wes is working from the bottom.
Simpson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throwing strikes but missing.
Simpson trying to control but Wes is working from the bottom.
Wes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simpson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wes will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Simpson chips away with some ground and pound.

Wes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wes seems keen to control Simpson's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wes is pulling down on Simpson's head. It's preventing any offense from Simpson, at least for the moment.
Simpson postures up and lands a big shot to Wes's brow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wes is trying to control the position but Simpson postures up.
Simpson throwing strikes from guard but Wes blocks nicely.
Simpson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simpson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simpson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wes keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Wes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simpson.
Wes is breathing heavily.
Simpson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Wes 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 lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Simpson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Simpson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Simpson throws and elbow that misses. Wes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simpson's guard. Nice move by Wes!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simpson wants to sweep but no luck.
Wes looking to sit in guard and control but Simpson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Wes keeps moving.
Simpson tries to free his leg and advance position but Wes is retaining full guard.
Wes pulls Simpson in close to prevent any damage.
Simpson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simpson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Simpson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Simpson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Simpson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simpson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wes avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Simpson.
Simpson cracks Wes with a big right hand but Wes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wes gets back to half guard.
Simpson is keen to just control but Wes is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wes trying to hold on to Simpson's head to control him but Simpson postures up.
Simpson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simpson looks to land a strike but Wes avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simpson is one step ahead there.
Simpson postures up in Wes's guard and throws a big left but Wes blocks it.
Simpson landing some decent shots from guard.
Simpson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simpson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

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.

Wes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simpson defends well.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Wes keeps moving.
Simpson wants to pass the guard but Wes is keeping the position.
Simpson is looking to work some ground and pound but Wes has wrist control.
Wes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simpson is keeping the position for now.
Wes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wes trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.

That's four 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 controls Wes momentarily but Wes frees himself.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wes fails with the takedown

and Simpson counters with a shoot takedown. Wes fights it but they end up in guard.
Wes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simpson is one step ahead there.
Simpson connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Wes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Simpson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wes's guard now.
Wes keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simpson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wes is trying to control the position but Simpson postures up.
Simpson postures up in Wes's guard and throws a big left but Wes blocks it.
Simpsonis looking to pass into half guard but Wes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wes is in guard.
Wes trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simpson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simpson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simpson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wes trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wes misses with a takedown
and Simpson counters with a two punch combo.
Simpson scores with a jab. Wes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson counters with a good low kick that Wes was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wild Wes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Simpson shoots in and gets a takedown into Wes's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson won't allow Wes to sweep him here.
Simpson trying to control but Wes is working from the bottom.
Simpson is looking to work some ground and pound but Wes has wrist control.
Simpson is in close to Wes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Simpson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Simpson won't allow Wes to sweep him here.
Simpson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simpson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simpson scoring with some ground and pound.
Simpson distracts Wes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wes wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wes's head.
Wes is trying to control the position but Simpson postures up.
Wes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simpson is one step ahead there.

Wes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simpson lands a couple of elbows.
Simpson works over Wes with some ground and pound from guard.
Simpson postures up and lands a big shot to Wes's brow.
Wes keeping full guard, as Simpson tries to pass.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson working some strikes from top position.
Simpson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simpson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wes looking for a sweep. Not yet Wes, not yet.
Jay Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simpson is stalling in the full guard.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Wes keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simpson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Simpson!