PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between homer simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tod Muffle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). simpson's entrance music is spider pig. A fine choice. Tod Muffle looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

simpson
vs
Muffle

193 cm
19
231 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
225 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, homer simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tod Muffle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for simpson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muffle looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
simpson misses with a two punch combination.
simpson is looking to clinch but Muffle is avoiding it.
simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muffle.
simpson swinging wilding here.
simpson misses with a wild combination.
simpson fails with a takedown attempt.
Muffle avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for simpson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
simpson looks to land a combination but Muffle avoids it well.
simpson throws a right hand that Muffle ducks under and follows up with a left that Muffle also avoids with ease.
Muffle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but simpson swivels and escapes.

Muffle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. simpson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Muffle drops back looking for a leg! simpson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and simpson manages to kick Muffle off! Muffle jumps back into simpson's guard.

Muffle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Muffle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
simpson wants to stand but Muffle is controlling the position.
Muffle wants to pass the guard but simpson is keeping the position.
simpson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

simpson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Muffle has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Muffle!
simpson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
simpson is trying to control the position but Muffle postures up.
simpson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muffle stops simpson from standing up.

Muffle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muffle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and simpson dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
simpson is looking to stand up but Muffle won't let him.

simpson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
simpson throws a right hand that Muffle ducks under and follows up with a left that Muffle also avoids with ease.
simpson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muffle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
simpson misses with a few strikes there.
simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muffle.
simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Muffle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
simpson misses with a combination
and Muffle counters with a left and a right that stings simpson.
simpson falls off balance throwing a combination

so Muffle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Muffle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Muffle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Muffle won't allow simpson to sweep him here.
simpson wants to stand and escape but Muffle is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tod Muffle dominated that round.
That's time! simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

simpson throws a combination that misses

and Muffle counters with a takedown into side control.

Muffle swings around for an armbar but simpson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Muffle's guard.
simpson is working Muffle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
simpson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muffle on the ground.

simpson stands and steps away. Muffle gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Muffle counters with a series of strikes. simpson will be more careful next time no doubt.
simpson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
simpson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Muffle counters with a series of strikes. simpson will be more careful next time no doubt.
simpson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Muffle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
simpson wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Muffle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Muffle is looking for a kimura but simpson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Muffle to get the leverage.

Muffle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Muffle seems to be working for a kimura but simpson defends the submission attempt.
simpson gets back to full guard.
simpson looking to control.

Muffle drops back looking for a leg! simpson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and simpson manages to kick Muffle off! Muffle jumps back into simpson's guard.
simpson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Muffle is one step ahead there.

That's two 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.

Muffle drops back looking for a leg! simpson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and simpson manages to kick Muffle off! Muffle jumps back into simpson's guard.
simpson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Muffle is controlling him.
simpson working a defensive guard here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
simpson misses with a double jab
and Muffle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
simpson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Muffle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tod Muffle has got the better of the ground game so far.
simpson is trying to stand.

Muffle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
simpson misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Muffle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. simpson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Muffle.
simpson trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Muffle wants to work for an arm triangle but simpson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Muffle is working for a kimura but simpson is defending it quite comfortably.
simpson works his way to full guard. Good work.
simpson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Muffle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Muffle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tod Muffle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Muffle stalks simpson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into simpson's face. simpson staggers backwards, shaken.
simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Muffle counters with a two punch combo.
simpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Muffle counters with a left and a right that stings simpson.
Muffle's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Muffle duly obliges.
A right-left combo lands from simpson.
homer simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
simpson misses with a double jab
and Muffle counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

simpson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
simpson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Muffle's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
simpson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
simpson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

simpson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
simpson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Muffle counters with a two punch combo.
simpson throws a combination that misses

and Muffle counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for simpson!
simpson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Muffle looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Muffle working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
simpson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Muffle is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. simpson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Muffle is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but simpson is surviving well by controlling Muffle's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
simpson is looking to improve his position but Muffle isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Muffle working for a guillotine from mount but simpson is in no mood to give up.

Muffle has hold of simpson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and simpson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Muffle jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but simpson manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Muffle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
simpson tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
simpson wants to control but Muffle postures up.
Tod Muffle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Muffle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Muffle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
simpson tries to escape but Muffle is in control.

Muffle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Muffle in the domination position with simpson hanging on.
simpson is trying to improve his position.
homer simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
simpson wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tod Muffle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Muffle 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tod Muffle!