PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Bloggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Simpson
vs
Bloggs

189 cm
24
235 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

186 cm
30
255 lbs
17 - 13 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Very quick

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Simpson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Bloggs!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bloggs rushes Simpson and presses him up against the cage.
Simpson misses with a body punch.
Bloggs blocking some punches.
Simpson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bloggs.
Simpson missing with knees to the body.
Simpson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bloggs's elbow.
Bloggs prevents a body shot from Simpson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
Bloggs is trying to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Simpson.

It looks like Joe Bloggs has been cut.
Simpson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Simpson tries to throw a body punch but Bloggs avoids it by throwing Simpson back against the cage.
Simpson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bloggs's elbow.
Bloggs dodges an elbow strike from Simpson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simpson obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simpson.
Bloggs takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bloggs looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Simpson throws an elbow but misses.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bloggs takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bloggs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simpson prevents it.
Simpson lands a good knee to the midsection. Bloggs won't want to take too many of those.
Simpson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Simpson.
Simpson throws an elbow but it misses.
Simpson lands a damaging elbow.
Simpson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bloggs's defenses.
Simpson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simpson lands with a light punch inside.
Bloggs managing to block the knees to the body from Simpson.
Simpson missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs has a couple of punches blocked by Simpson.
Bloggs tries to circle away but Simpson has him pinned against the cage.
Good body shot from Simpson.
Bloggs prevents a body shot from Simpson.
Bloggs avoiding damage as Simpson throws knees to the body.
Bloggs dodges an elbow strike from Simpson.
Bloggs blocks a body shot from Simpson.
Bloggs managing to block the knees to the body from Simpson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Simpson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bloggs's brow.
Simpson working aggressively here.
Bloggs blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Bloggs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bloggs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simpson throws an elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bloggs is trying to drag Simpson to the mat but Simpson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bloggs blocking some punches.
Simpson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bloggs backwards.
Simpson crunches a lovely knee into Bloggs's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simpson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bloggs avoids the elbow strike from Simpson, against the cage.
Simpson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Simpson.
Simpson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Simpson scores with a shoulder strike.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bloggs avoids it.
Simpson missing with knees to the body.
Bloggs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simpson is defending well.
Edward Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Bloggs.
Simpson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simpson trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Simpson.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Simpson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bloggs's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simpson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Simpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Bloggs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bloggs instigates a clinch.
Bloggs takes a knee to the side of the body.
Simpson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Simpson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Simpson misses with an elbow strike.
Simpson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bloggs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bloggs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simpson lands a damaging elbow.
Simpson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bloggs blocks an elbow strike from Simpson.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bloggs lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Simpson.
Simpson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bloggs is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Simpson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bloggs's brow.
Simpson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bloggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Simpson has double underhooks.
Simpson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Simpson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bloggs's brow.
Simpson throws an elbow but it misses.
Edward Simpson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bloggs prevents a body shot from Simpson.
Simpson misses with the head strike.
Bloggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bloggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simpson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bloggs's defenses.
Bloggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simpson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simpson misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs blocks the elbow strike.
Simpson tries to throw a body punch but Bloggs avoids it by throwing Simpson back against the cage.
Bloggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bloggs avoids it.
Bloggs is trying to drag Simpson to the mat but Simpson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Simpson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Simpson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bloggs is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloggs takes an elbow to the temple.
Bloggs avoiding damage as Simpson throws knees to the body.
Bloggs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simpson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bloggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bloggs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simpson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Simpson.
Simpson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Simpson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Simpson.
Simpson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Simpson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson misses with an elbow over the top.
Simpson lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Simpson lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs managing to block the knees to the body from Simpson.
Simpson lands an elbow inside.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloggs takes a shot to the head.
Simpson throws an elbow that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simpson.
Simpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Simpson.
Simpson lands an elbow inside that Bloggs shrugs off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bloggs.
Simpson misses with an elbow strike.
Simpson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bloggs's elbow.
Simpson working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Simpson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Bloggs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bloggs shoots in but Simpson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simpson, right into the meat.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Simpson misses with a straight left.
Simpson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bloggs can do to turn this around?
Bloggs shoots in looking for a takedown. Simpson tries to sprawl out of it but Bloggs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simpson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bloggs fails to land the takedown.
Edward Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Bloggs.
Simpson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bloggs momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Bloggs.
Simpson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Simpson forces Bloggs back against the cage and clinches.
Bloggs avoids the elbow strike from Simpson, against the cage.
Bloggs avoids a wild elbow strike from Simpson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Bloggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simpson throws an elbow that misses.
Simpson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bloggs blocks an uppercut.
Simpson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bloggs is defending well for now.
Bloggs blocks the elbow strike.
Simpson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bloggs prevents a body shot from Simpson.
Bloggs dodges an elbow strike from Simpson.
Bloggs takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bloggs takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simpson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bloggs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Simpson pushes off an throws an elbow but Bloggs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simpson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bloggs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simpson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bloggs backwards.
Bloggs blocks a body shot from Simpson.
Bloggs dodges an elbow strike from Simpson.
Bloggs takes an elbow to the temple.
Simpson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bloggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simpson trying to land knees to the body.
Simpson tries a body shot but Bloggs blocks it.
Simpson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bloggs managing to block the knees to the body from Simpson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs prevents a body shot from Simpson.
Bloggs tries to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling the position.
Simpson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Simpson misses with an elbow over the top.
Bloggs wants to get back to striking at distance but Simpson won't allow it.
Simpson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bloggs.
Bloggs goes for a takedown attempt but Simpson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Simpson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bloggs blocks the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bloggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simpson is fending him off so far but Bloggs persists. Nope, Simpson circles away and we're back to standing.

Bloggs closes the distance and pushes Simpson back into the cage.
Simpson has Bloggs pressed against the cage, preventing Bloggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bloggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
Bloggs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simpson is defending well.
Bloggs avoiding damage as Simpson throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bloggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simpson misses with an elbow strike.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
Simpson throws an elbow but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bloggs managing to block the knees to the body from Simpson.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bloggs avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Simpson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Bloggs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Simpson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bloggs tries to work over Simpson's front leg with a kick but Simpson checks it.
Bloggs fails with a takedown attempt.
Bloggs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simpson as he avoids it easily.
Simpson tries to clinch up but Bloggs circles away and keeps his distance.
Simpson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simpson lands with a hook. Bloggs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bloggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Bloggs works Simpson's body with a nice hook.
Bloggs shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
Edward Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Bloggs.
A swing and a miss from Simpson.

Bloggs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bloggs is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bloggs throws a big elbow that misses.
Bloggs is looking to work some ground and pound but Simpson has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to control the position but Bloggs postures up.
Simpson wants to stand up but Bloggs is controlling him.
Simpson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simpson tries to get out of the position.
Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bloggs.
Bloggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bloggs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bloggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bloggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Bloggs stands up from Simpson's guard - Bloggs perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Bloggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bloggs moves away.

Bloggs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bloggs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simpson's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Simpson wants to sweep here but Bloggs controlling him for the moment.
Simpson wants to stand and escape but Bloggs is having none of it.
Bloggs throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bloggs.
Bloggs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bloggs 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.
Bloggs is in close to Simpson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bloggs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bloggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bloggs trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Bloggs postures up in Simpson's guard and throws a big left but Simpson blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs throws a strike but Simpson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Simpson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bloggs uses the cage to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bloggs instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Bloggs dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Joe Bloggs'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!

Bloggs shoots in looking for a takedown but Simpson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bloggs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bloggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Simpson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bloggs.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bloggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simpson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simpson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Bloggs.
Bloggs takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Simpson moves in looking to clinch but Bloggs pushes him off.
Bloggs misses with a head kick.

Bloggs pushes Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson can't find room to land a body shot as Bloggs controls the action.
Simpson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson lands an elbow inside that Bloggs shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
Simpson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.

Bloggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simpson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Bloggs has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bloggs.
Simpson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bloggs's defenses.
Bloggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bloggs scores with a hook to the body.

Simpson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bloggs is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Simpson to the mat. Simpson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bloggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloggs stands and throws Simpson's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs working the ground and pound but Simpson is defending the strikes.
Simpson dodges the ground and pound from Bloggs.
Simpson tries to escape but Bloggs is in control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloggs throws a strike aimed at the side of Simpson's head but Simpson avoids it well.
Bloggs sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Simpson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Simpson parries the strikes from Bloggs easily there. Bloggs is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Simpson to escape.
Sloppy strikes there by Bloggs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bloggs working the head with strikes.
Joe Bloggs has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Bloggs scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Simpson to see if he's OK.

Bloggs tries for a kimura but Simpson is defending well.
Bloggs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bloggs working the head and body with strikes.
Bloggs lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson defending against the ground and pound.
Bloggs is putting a hurting on Simpson here, landing some big shots from side control.

Simpson is rocked!
Bloggs cracks Simpson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bloggs immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Simpson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bloggs!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Bloggs!
Joe Bloggs is the new heavyweight champion!