PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Drud Simpson (ranked 3512 p4p, 3846 weight class) and Seo Boy (ranked 390 p4p, 415 weight class). Drud Simpson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Simpson
vs
Boy

188 cm
25
155
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
23
155
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Drud Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seo Boy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Chris Dean and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy throws a leg kick which misses Simpson's front leg but catches the back leg as Simpson tries to avoid it.
Simpson blocks a low kick nicely.
Boy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boy misses with a low kick.
Simpson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boy tries to avoid it but Simpson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boy to the ground. Boy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boy.

Simpson has closed the distance and engaged Boy in a clinch.
Simpson is trying to push Boy away but Boy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Simpson tries to score a body lock takedown but Boy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simpson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boy is looking to break free of the clinch but Simpson has double underhooks.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Boy backwards.

It looks like Seo Boy has been cut.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Boy won't allow it.
Simpson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boy takes a shot to the head.
Simpson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drud Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boy to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simpson misses with some punches.
Simpson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simpson jumps guard but Boy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Simpson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boy smiles and moves away.

Simpson has closed the distance and engaged Boy in a clinch.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Boy is controlling him.
Boy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boy working hard to break the clinch.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson is trying to drag Boy to the mat but Boy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boy prevents Simpson from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but Boy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Simpson manages to break the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Simpson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Simpson throws a combination. Boy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Simpson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boy.
Simpson shoots for a takedown but Boy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simpson checks a leg kick.
Simpson darts in looking for a takedown but Boy gets double underhooks and turns Simpson into the cage.

Boy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Simpson as he checks the leg kick.
Boy throws a front kick aimed at Simpson's knee but Simpson avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simpson shoots in but no luck this time.

Simpson closes the distance and pushes Boy back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson working hard to break the clinch.
Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Simpson tries to circle away but Boy has him pinned against the cage.

Boy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy lands a leg kick that knocks Simpson off balance momentarily.

Simpson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Simpson.
Simpson working hard to break the clinch.
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simpson looking for a takedown.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Boy won't allow it.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Boy holds him up against the cage and eventually Simpson drops back down to his feet.

Boy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seo Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Boy gets tackled into the cage by Simpson. Simpson maintains the clinch.
Simpson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Simpson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boy is pressed up against the cage. Simpson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boy down to the mat. Boy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy tries to land a leg kick but Simpson saw it coming and moves away.
Boy throws a leg kick which misses Simpson's front leg but catches the back leg as Simpson tries to avoid it.
Boy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boy swivels and escapes.
Boy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boy but Boy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boy feints a counter leg kick.
Boy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Simpson gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simpson's efforts to push away.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Boy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boy wants to break free but Simpson has control.
Simpson can't get the takedown.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Boy holds him up against the cage and eventually Simpson drops back down to his feet.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries for a takedown. No joy.

Boy manages to break the clinch.
Boy throws a low kick but Simpson avoids it.
Boy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Simpson misses.
Boy thumps Simpson with a low kick.
Simpson checks a leg kick nicely.
Simpson shoots in and drives through. Boy sprawls well.
Simpson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boy tries to avoid it but Simpson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boy to the ground. Boy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boy misses with a leg kick.

Simpson closes the distance and clinches.

Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Simpson closes the distance and pushes Boy back into the cage.
Simpson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boy is defending well.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Simpson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simpson.
Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simpson's efforts to push away.
Boy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but Boy blocks it.
Boy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Simpson tries to circle away but Boy has him pinned against the cage.
Simpson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boy has him pressed against the cage.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simpson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boy walks away with a smile on his face. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt.
Boy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boy misses with a low kick.
Boy throws out a leg kick but Simpson moves out of range and Boy only half commits.
Boy throws a low kick, looking for Simpson's leg but Simpson calmly moves out of range.
Boy throws a leg kick but Simpson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Simpson is out of range.
Boy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simpson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boy throws a chopping leg kick but Simpson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simpson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Simpson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boy tries to avoid it but Simpson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boy to the ground. Boy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simpson checks it well.
Boy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Simpson is able to avoid easily.
Simpson fails with the takedown.

Simpson takes the fight into the clinch.
Boy has had enough of the clinch but Simpson keeps him there for the moment.
Simpson is trying to force a seperation but Boy has the dominant position.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but Boy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simpson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boy wants to get back to striking at distance but Simpson won't allow it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Simpson goes for a takedown attempt but Boy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Simpson shoots for a double leg takedown but Boy sprawls well. He's pushed Simpson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Simpson has closed the distance and engaged Boy in a clinch.

Boy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but Boy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Boy misses with a low kick as Simpson jumps back.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simpson checks it well.
Simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpson checks a leg kick.
Simpson darts in looking for a takedown but Boy gets double underhooks and turns Simpson into the cage.

Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simpson checks it well.
Boy scores with a leg kick.
Boy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Simpson lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Seo Boy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seo Boy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Boy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Simpson takes the fight into the clinch.
Simpson wants a takedown but no success here.
Simpson is looking for a takedown.
Simpson lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seo Boy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boy tries to land a leg kick but Simpson saw it coming and moves away.
Boy throws a leg kick but Simpson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Simpson is looking to counter punch.

Simpson takes the fight into the clinch.
Boy is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Simpson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drud Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson closes the distance and clinches up with Boy, looking for a takedown. Simpson pushes Boy against the cage but Boy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simpson.

Simpson has Boy up against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson prevents Boy from breaking the clinch.
Simpson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boy blocks an uppercut.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Boy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simpson lands a left hand.
Simpson wants to break free but Boy has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short left from Simpson.
Simpson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simpson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boy tries to avoid it but Simpson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boy to the ground. Boy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boy flicks out a counter leg kick but Simpson steps away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boy connects with a leg kick.
Simpson has a takedown stuffed.
Boy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simpson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy throws a leg kick that misses.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt.
Boy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy throws a chopping leg kick but Simpson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Simpson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boy scrambles back to his feet.
Simpson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Boy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boy connects with a leg kick.
Boy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Simpson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Boy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simpson. That did some damage!
Simpson cracks Boy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boy walks into a left hand.
Boy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boy throws a front kick aimed at Simpson's knee but Simpson avoids it well.
Boy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boy tries to work over Simpson's front leg with a kick but Simpson checks it.
Simpson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boy wants it to stay on the feet.
Simpson tests Boy's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Simpson rushes Boy and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simpson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boy is trying to force a seperation but Simpson has the dominant position.
Simpson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Boy tries to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling the position.
Simpson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Simpson misses with a head kick.
Simpson throws an overhand right that lands on Boy's shoulder, as Boy tries to avoid the shot.
Boy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice takedown defense from Boy. No joy for Simpson on that attempt.
Boy is looking to score with low kicks.
Boy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boy throws out a leg kick but Simpson moves out of range and Boy only half commits.
Simpson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boy can pounce on him.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boy throws a leg kick that misses.
Simpson throws a good cross that connects.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simpson or perhaps it was just good defense by Boy, which made it look bad.

Simpson closes the distance and clinches.

Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boy wants to land a leg kick but Simpson is out of range.
Boy throws a low kick, looking for Simpson's leg but Simpson calmly moves out of range.
Boy slaps away a takedown attempt from Simpson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Boy tries to keep at a distance but Simpson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Boy is controlling him.
Simpson tries to break free but Boy pushes him back against the cage.
Simpson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boy backwards.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Boy breaks the clinch.
Simpson scores with a nice head shot.
Boy slaps away a takedown attempt from Simpson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boy throws a chopping leg kick but Simpson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boy throws a leg kick but Simpson checks it.
Simpson shoots in but no luck this time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Simpson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Simpson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Simpson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boy is trying to push Simpson away but Simpson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boy is pressed up against the cage. Simpson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boy down to the mat. Boy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Simpson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Simpson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Simpson scores with a hook to the body. Boy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boy tries to score with a low kick but Simpson moves his leg out of the way.
Simpson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boy wants to land a leg kick but Simpson is out of range.
Boy throws a quick inside leg kick.

Simpson gets a clinch.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boy tries to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling the position.
Simpson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Boy breaks the clinch.
Boy wants to land a leg kick but Simpson is out of range.

Simpson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Boy to the ground. Simpson is now in Boy's guard.
Boy wants to stand up but Simpson is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Boy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boy can pounce on him.

Simpson feints and as Boy raises his hands in defense, Simpson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The fighters are working up against the cage. Boy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
Simpson can't break the clinch.

Simpson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Simpson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Boy stands up and waves to Simpson to follow him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simpson or perhaps it was just good defense by Boy, which made it look bad.
Boy tries a low kick but Simpson avoids it.
Boy throws a leg kick but Simpson checks it.
Simpson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No luck for Simpson with that takedown attempt.
Boy leaves Simpson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simpson shoots in looking for a takedown. Boy tries to sprawl out of it but Simpson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boy throws a leg kick which misses Simpson's front leg but catches the back leg as Simpson tries to avoid it.
Simpson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boy lands a leg kick that knocks Simpson off balance momentarily.
Simpson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boy avoids it really well and circles away.
Boy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Simpson shoots in for a double leg but Boy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Simpson blocks the leg kick.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Boy moved out of range.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boy sprawls well. Boy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet.
Boy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Boy as Simpson shoots in.
Boy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boy throws a low kick, looking for Simpson's leg but Simpson calmly moves out of range.
Simpson has a takedown stuffed.
Simpson lands with a hook. Boy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seo Boy.
I think Boy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Seo Boy!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Seo Boy!

Seo Boy wins by majority decision!
After winning the bout, Seo Boy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.