PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cortland Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright has chosen St. Anger as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Simpson
vs
Cartwright

180 cm
25
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

173 cm
25
219 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Homer Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cortland Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Simpson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simpson lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cartwright looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.

Simpson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Simpson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

Cartwright 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.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simpson is aware though and is defending well.
Simpson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Simpson looking to pass the guard.

Cartwright 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.

Cartwright working for a triangle but Simpson defends it easily.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cartwright working for a triangle but Simpson defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simpson defends well.
Simpson stands and throws Cartwright's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Simpson is looking for a kimura here.
Simpson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cartwright wants to improve his position but Simpson is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
Simpson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Simpson content just to control the position here.
Cartwright is trying to escape the mount.
Simpson controlling from mount.
Cartwright is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cartwright tries to hold on but Simpson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cartwright tries to control the position but Simpson now has his back.

Cartwright is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Simpson looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Cartwright taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Homer Simpson!
A victorious Homer Simpson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Cortland Cartwright stepped up to the mic, saying 'My opponent was a worth adversary. I will get better and come again.'.