PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between bart simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lay npraytwo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

simpson
vs
npraytwo

160 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, bart 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, lay npraytwo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
simpson shoots for a double leg takedown but npraytwo sprawls well. He's pushed simpson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
npraytwo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from simpson.
simpson closes this distance looking for a takedown but npraytwo circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bart simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
simpson throws the kick towards the body but npraytwo avoids it.
npraytwo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from simpson.
simpson swings for the body but npraytwo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
npraytwo blocks a head kick by simpson.
simpson shoots in looking for a takedown. npraytwo tries to sprawl out of it but simpson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. npraytwo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
simpson closes the distance and clinches up with npraytwo, looking for a takedown. simpson pushes npraytwo against the cage but npraytwo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
simpson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
simpson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
npraytwo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
simpson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but npraytwo swivels and escapes.
simpson is breathing heavily.
npraytwo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by simpson.
simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

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.
simpson staying out of range there.
npraytwo misses the jab.
simpson shoots in but no luck this time.
simpson fails with a takedown attempt.
simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from npraytwo as simpson shoots in.
simpson throws a head kick but npraytwo moves out of range.
A big right from npraytwo misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
npraytwo closes this distance looking for a takedown but simpson circles away.
npraytwo dives in and grabs simpson's left leg, looking for a takedown. simpson pushes down on npraytwo's head and hops out.
simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up but npraytwo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
bart simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
npraytwo just misses with a punch to the body.
simpson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and npraytwo counters with a lovely straight right hand!

npraytwo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
simpson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as npraytwo controls the pace.
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.
npraytwo forces his way into half guard.
npraytwo controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

lay npraytwo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

simpson misses with a takedown attempt
and npraytwo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
npraytwo moves out of range of the body kick.
npraytwo looks to land a right hand but simpson moved out of range.
npraytwo scores with a crisp jab that stopped simpson in his tracks.
A jab from npraytwo misses.
simpson misses with a takedown attempt

and npraytwo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, npraytwo seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
simpson trying to control but npraytwo postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
npraytwo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
npraytwo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
simpson is looking to control npraytwo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can simpson avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
npraytwo passes the guard and advances to mount!
simpson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
npraytwo controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
simpson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
simpson is trying to get back to full guard.
npraytwo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
npraytwo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
npraytwo controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
simpson wants to control but npraytwo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

lay npraytwo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

simpson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and npraytwo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

npraytwo closes the distance and clinches.
simpson fails to pull guard.
npraytwo just leaning against simpson, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
simpson can't get the takedown.
npraytwo effectively controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by lay npraytwo.
simpson with a lazy takedown attempt
and npraytwo counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bart simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
npraytwo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? simpson is fending him off so far but npraytwo persists. Nope, simpson circles away and we're back to standing.
simpson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

npraytwo gets a clinch.
npraytwo prevents simpson from breaking the clinch.
simpson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
npraytwo slows down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
simpson tries to pull guard but npraytwo won't allow it.
lay npraytwo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
simpson tries to pull guard but npraytwo won't allow it.
npraytwo blocks an elbow strike from simpson.
simpson being controlled against the cage.
simpson jumps guard but npraytwo stands there with simpson around his waist. simpson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
simpson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. npraytwo just stands there and leans against the cage.
The is referee keeping an eye on npraytwo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
simpson is pressed up against the cage. npraytwo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag simpson down to the mat. simpson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
simpson throws a sloppy head kick and npraytwo moves out of range easily.
simpson misses with a takedown attempt

and npraytwo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by npraytwo as simpson tries to tie him up.
npraytwo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. simpson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
simpson stalling in the clinch but npraytwo improves position.
npraytwo has simpson pushed against the cage.

npraytwo 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.
simpson looking to control but npraytwo passes into half guard.
bart simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
npraytwo moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from simpson.

And that's the end of the fight!
lay npraytwo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well npraytwo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... lay npraytwo!