PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lao kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mortal Kombat-Techno Kombat. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lao
vs
Simpson

167 cm
25
156 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

170 cm
22
156 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Syndicate Drugs

Win Nutritional - proof of quality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kung Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson !
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson throws a looping overhand right but Lao ducks down to avoid it.
Simpson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lao moves out of range of the strikes.
Lao dodges the punch combination from Simpson .
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target.
Simpson throws the left hand but Lao avoids the punch easily.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lao moves away.
Simpson tries to land a front kick but Lao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Lao saw that one coming.
Lao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Simpson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lao. Lao obviously looking to wear him down.

Lao clinches up with Simpson and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lao effectively controlling the action here.
Lao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lao scores with a hook to the body.
Simpson prevents a body shot from Lao.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Lao won't allow it.
Lao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Simpson .
Simpson being controlled against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lao lands a body punch.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lao works on Simpson 's body with a couple of short punches.
Lao scores with a shot to the side of Simpson 's head.

Lao is trying to trip Simpson . He has hold of a leg but Simpson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lao persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lao is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lao stopping the sweep attempt from Simpson .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lao content to stall in guard here.

Lao drops back looking for a leg! Simpson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simpson manages to kick Lao off! Lao jumps back into Simpson 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Lao wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lao.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lao feints and then cracks Simpson 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simpson down.

Lao has Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
Lao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simpson can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lao struggles to land a body shot inside as Simpson controls his hands.
Lao misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is looking to break free of the clinch but Lao has double underhooks.
Lao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simpson 's elbow.
Lao misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lao.
Simpson is trying to break free.
Lao has Simpson pressed against the cage, preventing Simpson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lao content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lao swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Lao is controlling him.

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.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lao.
Lao tries to work over Simpson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lao is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Simpson is keeping busy.
Lao will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simpson up against the cage.
Lao prevents Simpson from breaking the clinch.
Simpson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lao misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to force a seperation but Lao has the dominant position.
Simpson working hard to break the clinch.
Simpson can't break the clinch.
Lao misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Lao is controlling him.
Simpson blocks a body shot from Lao.
Simpson wants to break free but Lao has control.
Lao lands a shoulder strike.
Simpson is trying to break free.
Simpson can't break the clinch.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lao misses with a punch to the body.
Lao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simpson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lao lands a left hand.
Lao keeps control of Simpson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lao misses with a body punch.
Lao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simpson smiles and moves away.

Lao shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lao showed some decent athleticism there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lao landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kung Lao dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Lao shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simpson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet but Lao is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lao wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lao lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lao.
Lao trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lao won't allow Simpson to sweep him here.
Simpson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lao controls the pace.
Simpson wants to stand and escape but Lao is having none of it.
Lao is looking to work some ground and pound but Simpson has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao preventing the sweep.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Simpson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson .
Simpson misses with a wild body shot.

Lao darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Simpson is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to kick Lao off in order to stand up. Lao Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lao trying to control the action but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Simpson is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simpson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lao.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kung Lao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lao has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Kung Lao!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Kung Lao!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Kung Lao!

Kung Lao wins by unanimous decision!