PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and chris simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Bad
vs
simpson

190 cm
19
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

177 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Bad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, chris simpson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for simpson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by simpson.

Bad scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bad lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bad wants to pass the guard but simpson is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bad is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bad putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
simpson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bad looking to control but simpson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Bad.
Bad raining down shots from the mount!
simpson is working to get back to half guard.
simpson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
simpson wants to control but Bad is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Bad there.

simpson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Bad has taken the fight to the clinch.

simpson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bad can't do much from the bottom here.
simpson is looking to take a break and control but Bad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bad is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bad wants to control but simpson postures up.
Bad parries the strikes from simpson easily there. simpson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bad to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bad manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bad tries to get to full guard but simpson has control of the leg.
Bad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of simpson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take simpson's back!
simpson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bad cracks simpson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing simpson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
simpson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
simpson looks gassed!
Bad cracks simpson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing simpson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
simpson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bad's guard. Nice work there by simpson.
Bad striking off his back, scoring a few points.
simpson won't allow Bad to sweep him here.

simpson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bad, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Bad with that takedown attempt.
simpson throws a push kick but Bad slaps the foot to one side.
Bad lands with a right hand.

Bad rushes simpson and presses him up against the cage.

Bad has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but simpson regains guard immediately.
Bad distracts simpson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
simpson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bad's guard.
Bad wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bad looking to hit a scissor sweep but simpson is one step ahead there.
Bad thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bad wants to sweep but no luck.
Bad trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bad wants to sweep but no luck.
simpson trying to control but Bad is working from the bottom.
simpson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bad on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bad tries to get out of the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bad shoots in for a double leg but simpson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bad lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bad tries to clinch there but simpson circles away.

Bad moves into the clinch.
simpson is trying to drag Bad to the mat but Bad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Bad dominated that round.
That's time! Bad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

No joy there for Bad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

simpson gets caught flat footed, as Bad shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
simpson wants to stand and escape but Bad is having none of it.
Bad connects with a couple of short punches.
simpson is trying to control the position but Bad postures up.
simpson wants to sweep here but Bad controlling him for the moment.
Bad lands a couple of elbows.
simpson wants to sweep here but Bad controlling him for the moment.
Bad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
simpson is breathing heavily.
simpson wants to get back to his feet but Bad is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bad has simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
Bad tries to land a knee to the head but simpson blocks with his arms.

Bad turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bad manages to end up in side control.
Bad creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
simpson wants to get back to his feet but Bad drags him back down.
simpson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bad off and has taken his back!
simpson gets his hands free as Bad looks to control.
Even with his hooks in, simpson manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Bad tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bad working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
simpson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bad is looking to escape.
Bad working to try and regain half guard.
simpson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bad is desperately trying to improve his position but simpson has a good base and remains in mount.
Bad regains half guard.
simpson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bad defending well though.
Johnny Bad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
simpson is pressing down on Bad's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bad is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bad controls simpson momentarily but simpson frees himself.
simpson preventing the sweep.
simpson tries to stand but Bad is controlling from the bottom.
Bad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bad striking off his back but it's not causing simpson any problems.

simpson gets to his feet. Bad looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Bad has closed the distance and engaged simpson in a clinch.
simpson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bad is keeping busy.

Bad tightens his grip and picks simpson up, before dumping him to the ground. simpson manages to land in guard.
Bad preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
simpson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. simpson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

simpson working for a triangle but Bad defends it easily.
Bad stopping the sweep attempt from simpson.
Bad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bad advances to half guard.
simpson pushes Bad off looking to stand but Bad dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Bad dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with simpson but simpson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
simpson darts in trying to clinch

and Bad counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bad works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bad working the ground and pound effectively.
Bad scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
simpson tries to buck Bad off but he can't manage it.
Bad landing strikes from the mount and simpson is in trouble!
simpson taking shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bad scoring with strikes but simpson is staying in there.
simpson is looking to get to half guard.
Bad content just to control the position here.
Bad looking to finish simpson with some ground and pound. This is bad for simpson!
simpson tries to lock up and control but Bad gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bad is landing with some decent strikes but simpson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bad lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bad with shots to the head and body - simpson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bad looking to finish simpson with some ground and pound. This is bad for simpson!
Bad dominating with strikes here.
The referee warns simpson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bad working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Johnny Bad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bad controlling from mount.
simpson tries to lock up and control but Bad gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bad content just to control the position here.
simpson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bad controlling the position easily from mount.
Bad's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
chris simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
simpson is trying to escape the mount.
Bad content just to control the position here.
simpson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bad controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Johnny Bad just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A slow jab from Bad misses its intended target.
simpson closes the distance but Bad moves to the side

and Bad counters by moving into the clinch.
simpson trying to land knees to the body.
Bad blocks an elbow strike.
Bad takes an elbow to the temple.
simpson misses with an elbow over the top.
Bad cracks simpson with a nice body shot.
simpson pushes off an throws an elbow but Bad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Bad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Bad!