PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrence Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Homer Simpson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Simpson
vs
Jordan

200 cm
18
188 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Homer Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Terrence Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
Simpson is looking to clinch.
Simpson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jordan's waist but Jordan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simpson off to one side.
Simpson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jordan.
Simpson shoots and misses
letting Jordan counter with a right hand.
Simpson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jordan counters with a left and a right that stings Simpson.
Simpson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Simpson throws a push kick but Jordan slaps the foot to one side.

Jordan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simpson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jordan is looking to work some ground and pound but Simpson has wrist control.
Simpson keeping full guard, as Jordan tries to pass.
Simpson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.

Simpson wriggles free and stands up.
Simpson tries to bum rush Jordan with a series of wild strikes but Jordan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simpson misses with an uppercut.
Jordan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simpson counters with a two punch combo.
Jab, jab by Jordan - just one landing.
Simpson misses with a double jab

and Jordan counters with a takedown into side control.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan controlling from side mount.
Jordan working the ground and pound but Simpson is defending the strikes.
Jordan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Simpson struggling a bit here.

Jordan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jordan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jordan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simpson keeps working.
Simpson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jordan's best efforts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordan trying to control the action but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jordan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.

Simpson tries to keep at a distance but Jordan has taken the fight into the clinch.

Jordan 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.
Jordan postures up and lands a big shot to Simpson's brow.
Simpson looking for a sweep. Not yet Simpson, not yet.
Jordan wants to pass the guard but Simpson is keeping the position.
Jordan throws a big right hand that misses.
Jordan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jordan trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simpson pulls Jordan in close to prevent any damage.
Jordan looking to sit in guard and control but Simpson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Simpson passes into half guard.
Simpson wants to pass to mount but Jordan is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jordan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Simpson stands up and waves to Jordan to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrence Jordan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Simpson throws a combination that misses
and Jordan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Simpson walks into a jab.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simpson misses with a hook. Jordan ducked under it nicely.
Simpson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jordan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt.
Jordan slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Jordan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jordan as he jumps to the side.
Simpson misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan tries to clinch up

and Simpson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jordan's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jordan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Simpson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simpson wants to stand but Jordan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jordan wants to sweep but no luck.

Simpson stands up and waves to Jordan to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Jordan counter with a right hand.
Simpson connects with a nice looking jab.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simpson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jordan avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Jordan counter with a right hand.
Simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jordan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson looks to land a combination but Jordan avoids it well.
Homer Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson misses with a double jab.

Jordan closes the distance and clinches.
Simpson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jordan just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan tries to score a body lock takedown but Simpson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson avoiding damage as Jordan throws knees to the body.
Simpson throws an elbow that misses.
Jordan 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.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Simpson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Simpson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jordan smiles and moves away.

Jordan has closed the distance and engaged Simpson in a clinch.
Jordan goes for a takedown attempt but Simpson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Simpson clinches with his opponent.
Jordan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Simpson walks away with a smile on his face. Jordan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simpson throws the kick towards the body but Jordan avoids it.
Jordan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Simpson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jordan pinned against the cage. Jordan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simpson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Simpson throws a body punch but Jordan moves out of range.
Simpson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jordan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Simpson's guard now.
Simpson can't keep his opponent in guard - Jordan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jordan moves nicely into side control.
Jordan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jordan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan is working Simpson over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Terrence Jordan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Simpson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Simpson swinging wilding here.

Simpson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jordan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jordan throws a big right hand that misses.
Simpson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordan is looking to work some ground and pound but Simpson has wrist control.
Simpson is adopting a defensive guard.
Jordan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Jordan from controlling successfully.
Simpson controls Jordan momentarily but Jordan frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simpson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Jordan from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jordan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jordan.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Simpson stuffs the takedown attempt from Jordan. Jordan gets slowly back to his feet.
Simpson tries to bum rush Jordan with a series of wild strikes but Jordan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Jordan takes the fight into the clinch.

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.
Simpson fails to pull guard.
Simpson looking to throw knees to the head but Jordan is blocking nicely.
Simpson looking for a takedown.

Simpson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jordan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Simpson to the mat. Simpson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson pulls Jordan in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Simpson keeping full guard, as Jordan tries to pass.
Jordan postures up.
Simpson is looking to stand up but Jordan isn't so interested in that idea.
Jordan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jordan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Simpson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jordan prevents Simpson from getting back to his feet.
Jordan stays in close to Simpson's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simpson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jordan cracks Simpson with a solid left hand.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Jordan from controlling successfully.
Jordan looking to pass the guard.
Simpson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jordan is controlling him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Simpson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jordan counters with a two punch combo.
Simpson shoots in for a double leg but Jordan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Jordan.
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jordan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's four 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.
Simpson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Simpson gets underhooks to prevent Jordan's takedown attempt.

Jordan breaks from the clinch.
Jordan slips a straight right by Simpson.

Jordan tries to keep at a distance but Simpson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simpson blocks the elbow strike.
Jordan wants a takedown.
Jordan wants a takedown.
Jordan avoiding damage as Simpson throws knees to the body.
Jordan looking for a takedown.
Simpson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jordan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jordan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simpson lands an uppercut.

Simpson gets control of Jordan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Simpson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jordan trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.

Simpson pushes Jordan off and gets back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrence Jordan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jordan 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrence Jordan!