PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Bonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Bonson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Simpson
vs
Bonson

210 cm
19
300 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

199 cm
22
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Bonson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Bonson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonson.
Simpson lands a with a good body shot.
Simpson throws out a powerful jab.
Bonson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Bonson avoids nicely.
Bonson dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
Bonson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bonson throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.

Bonson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Simpson pushes Bonson off looking to stand but Bonson dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Simpson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bonson misses with a head shot. Simpson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bonson is looking to work some ground and pound but Simpson has wrist control.
Bonson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two 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.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Bonson from controlling successfully.
Simpson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bonson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bonson throws a big right hand that misses.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Simpson leaves Bonson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Bonson shoots in and bounces Simpson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bonson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonson postures up in Simpson's guard and throws a big left but Simpson blocks it.
Bonson 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.
Simpson keeping full guard, as Bonson tries to pass.
Bonson postures up and lands a big shot to Simpson's brow.
Bonson scoring with some ground and pound.
Simpson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Bonson from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bonson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bonson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simpson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bonson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonson postures up and lands a big shot to Simpson's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bonson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Simpson's half guard.
Bonson is trying to control the action in half guard but Simpson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bonson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simpson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bonson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonson is looking to take a break and control but Simpson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonson winds up and cracks Simpson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bonson thows a huge punch but Simpson dodges it nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bonson shoots for a takedown but Simpson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bonson throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Bonson shoots in and drives through. Simpson sprawls well.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bonson.
Simpson misses with the combination.
Simpson misses with the combination.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bonson digs a good hook to Simpson's body.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonson.
Charlie Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simpson tries to bum rush Bonson with a series of wild strikes but Bonson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Bonson moves out of range.
Bonson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side.
Charlie Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Bonson.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.

Bonson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bonson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonson is looking to work some ground and pound but Simpson has wrist control.
Bonson wants to pass the guard but Simpson is keeping the position.
Bonson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bonson throws a big right hand that misses.
Bonson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Simpson dodges the ground and pound from Bonson.

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.
Simpson is trying to escape the position but Bonson is controlling the position.
Bonson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simpson keeps working.
Bonson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bonson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Simpson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bonson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Simpson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Simpson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bonson on the ground.
Bonson moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Bonson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bonson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simpson counters with a two punch combo.
Bonson misses with a shot to the body
and Simpson counters with a left and a right that stings Bonson.
Simpson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gary Bonson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Bonson misses.
Bonson throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily.
Bonson misses with a hook.
Simpson staying out of range there.
Bonson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bonson shoots in and drives through. Simpson sprawls well.
Bonson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Bonson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simpson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
Bonson trying to control the action but Simpson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonson with the ground and pound but Simpson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Simpson is looking to escape.
Bonson is trying to control. Simpson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simpson tries to kick Bonson off but Bonson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Still in half guard, Bonson seems content to control.
Bonson works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here as Bonson stalls from top position.
Simpson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bonson is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Simpson's face as Bonson controls the position.
Simpson parries the strikes from Bonson easily there. Bonson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Simpson to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

It looks like Charlie Simpson has been cut.
Simpson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bonson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Simpson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Charlie Simpson's cut is getting worse.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charlie Simpson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gary Bonson!