PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parnell Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Devil on My Shoulder . Calhoun comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Big Pimpin" by Jay Z kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Simpson
vs
Calhoun

185 cm
25
217 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
214 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Simpson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Parnell Calhoun!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Simpson scores with a four punch combination!
Calhoun lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chuck Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calhoun defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Calhoun scores with a jab. Simpson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simpson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Calhoun misses the target.
Simpson swings for the body but Calhoun moves out of range.
Calhoun misses with a looping left.
Simpson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calhoun.
Simpson missing with a left hand there. Calhoun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Calhoun moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Calhoun fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Simpson swings for the body but Calhoun moves out of range.
Calhoun lands with a cross.
Simpson throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson misses with a looping right.
Simpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Calhoun counters with a left and a right that stings Simpson.
Simpson lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson avoids the body shot from Calhoun.
Calhoun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simpson. Simpson obviously looking to wear him down.
Calhoun misses with a wild body shot.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Calhoun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chuck Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calhoun misses the jab.
Simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Calhoun counters with a nice uppercut.
Calhoun needs to keep his hands up - Simpson had a free shot at his head there.
Calhoun moves into range and connects with a jab.
Calhoun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simpson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Simpson - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Calhoun misses the target.
Simpson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Calhoun's sensitive parts.
Both fighters circling a little - Simpson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Calhoun looks gassed!
Calhoun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simpson.
Simpson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Calhoun counters with a straight right hand.
Calhoun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Simpson catches Calhoun right on the button with a cross.
Simpson misses with a hook.
Calhoun might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Calhoun has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Calhoun thows a body shot but no joy.
Calhoun throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simpson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Simpson.
Calhoun misses the shot to the body.
Simpson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Calhoun counter with a right hand.
Simpson with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Simpson misses the target.
Calhoun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calhoun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Calhoun misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
Simpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Calhoun is just out of range.
Calhoun has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simpson finds it's way round the side to connect with Calhoun's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Calhoun.
Simpson lands a jab to the head.
Simpson looks to throw the jab but Calhoun is out of range.
A big left from Simpson misses.
Simpson connects with the punch.
Simpson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calhoun.
Simpson lands with a nice body punch.
Simpson misses with a double jab
and Calhoun counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Calhoun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Calhoun just misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson misses with a leg kick.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
Simpson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses the body punch
and Calhoun counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Calhoun scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Calhoun keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A leg kick checked by Calhoun.
Simpson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Calhoun is able to avoid easily.
Calhoun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Calhoun does no damage.

Calhoun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Simpson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Calhoun tries to reverse the position but Simpson maintains control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calhoun is bucking up trying to escape but Simpson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Simpson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Simpson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Calhoun. That did some damage!
Simpson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calhoun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
Simpson takes a swing at Calhoun's ribcage but misses.
Calhoun stuns Simpson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Simpson slips a straight right by Calhoun.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simpson, right into the meat.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calhoun.
A lazy left from Calhoun finds it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simpson, right into the meat.
Simpson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calhoun comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Calhoun moves out of range of the leg kick from Simpson.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Calhoun makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simpson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Calhoun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson throws a hook but Calhoun blocks it.
A jab from Simpson misses.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Calhoun avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws a solid leg kick but Calhoun takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Simpson.
Simpson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Calhoun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simpson misses with a double jab
and Calhoun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Calhoun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calhoun paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Calhoun misses the shot to the body.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Calhoun sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chuck Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson throws a combination that misses

and Calhoun counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Calhoun trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Simpson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Calhoun working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simpson's head.
Calhoun throwing strikes but missing.
Simpson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.

Simpson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Calhoun stacks Simpson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Calhoun!
Simpson manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calhoun is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Calhoun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Simpson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Calhoun trying to control from half guard but Simpson is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun working over Simpson with some ground and pound. Simpson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Simpson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Calhoun pulls his head out easily.
Calhoun sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simpson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Calhoun scores with a couple of nice shots.
Calhoun is keen to just control but Simpson is a slippery customer.
Simpson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Simpson pushes Calhoun off and gets back to his feet.
Simpson throws a combination that misses
and Calhoun makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Calhoun lands a nice looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Calhoun scores with a shot to the body.
Calhoun connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Simpson.
Simpson takes a swing at Calhoun's ribcage but misses.
Calhoun lands a jab to Simpson's midsection.
Calhoun punishes Simpson's body with a nice straight punch.
Calhoun scores with a nice strike.
Simpson misses with a hook to the body
and Calhoun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Simpson.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Calhoun moved away.
A nice combination there by Calhoun.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calhoun staying out of range there.
Chuck Simpson is winning the standup battle so far.
Calhoun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simpson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Calhoun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calhoun scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Calhoun counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Parnell Calhoun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Calhoun checks a leg kick.
Simpson misses with a shot to the body
and Simpson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Calhoun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Calhoun counters with a nice double leg into side control. Simpson won't be happy with that.
Calhoun scores with a couple of short elbows.
Simpson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calhoun seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simpson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Calhoun scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Calhoun is keen to just control but Simpson is a slippery customer.
Simpson is looking for a sweep. Calhoun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Calhoun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Calhoun working Simpson over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Calhoun.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Calhoun connects with a nice short shot to Simpson's temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calhoun wants to pass to mount but Simpson is defending the position.
Simpson manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simpson has his foot on Calhoun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Calhoun works his way back into a safe position though.
Parnell Calhoun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Calhoun postures up in Simpson's guard and throws a big left but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson has momentary wrist control but Calhoun slips an elbow through the middle.

Simpson looking for a guillotine here but Calhoun defends easily.
Calhoun is working Simpson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Calhoun throws a big right hand that misses.
Calhoun tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.
Calhoun won't allow Simpson to get back to his feet.
Calhoun stopping the sweep attempt from Simpson.

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 Calhoun from controlling successfully.

Simpson looking for subs off his back but Calhoun has passed one foot through into half guard.
Calhoun 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.
Calhoun perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Calhoun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simpson's head.
Simpson wants to control but Calhoun is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simpson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Calhoun lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Simpson is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Simpson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Simpson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Calhoun.
Calhoun lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Simpson is trying to get back to full guard.
Calhoun wants to control but Simpson is keeping him busy.
Simpson tries to get to full guard but Calhoun has control of the leg.
Calhoun seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Calhoun working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simpson is pressing down on Calhoun's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Calhoun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Simpson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Calhoun postures up in Simpson's guard and throws a big left but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Calhoun is looking to work some ground and pound but Simpson has wrist control.
Calhoun cracks Simpson with a solid left hand.
Calhoun trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simpson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calhoun is one step ahead there.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Calhoun avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Calhoun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simpson.
Simpson tries to land a leg kick but Calhoun saw it coming and moves away.
A shot to the body from Simpson misses
and Calhoun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calhoun takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Simpson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calhoun.
Simpson tried to score with a low kick but Calhoun checks it.
Calhoun missing with a left hand there. Simpson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calhoun swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simpson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Calhoun thuds his right hand into Simpson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Calhoun avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Calhoun sees it coming and moves out of range.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Calhoun.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Calhoun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Simpson misses
and Calhoun counters with a stiff right hand.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calhoun moves away.
Simpson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calhoun on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Calhoun. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Calhoun.
A big left from Simpson misses.
Calhoun throws an overhand right that lands on Simpson's shoulder, as Simpson tries to avoid the shot.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Calhoun.
Simpson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Calhoun lands with a hook. Simpson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Simpson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Simpson gets caught flat footed, as Calhoun shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Calhoun passes Simpson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Calhoun drops an elbow to the side of Simpson's head.
Simpson is looking to improve his position.
Calhoun lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Simpson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simpson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Calhoun seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simpson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Calhoun landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Simpson trying to control but Calhoun postures up.
Simpson is not content to let Calhoun control the position.

Simpson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice straight punches there by Calhoun. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Calhoun.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Calhoun.
Calhoun bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Simpson's head.
Simpson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Calhoun scores with a jab.
Simpson cracks the inside of Calhoun's front leg.
Calhoun connects with a right hand. Simpson shakes it off.
Calhoun lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Simpson missing with a left hand there. Calhoun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calhoun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Calhoun counters with a one-two to the body.
Simpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Calhoun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Calhoun, as that shot connected.
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simpson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Calhoun.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simpson.
Calhoun's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Simpson misses with a double jab
and Calhoun counters with a straight right hand.
Simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Calhoun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calhoun lands a really nice looking cross but Simpson seems unphased.
Simpson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Simpson misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Calhoun counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson is looking to improve his position.
Calhoun controlling the pace.
Calhoun scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Calhoun lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson wants to control but Calhoun is keeping busy.
Calhoun perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Calhoun looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Simpson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Parnell Calhoun dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Simpson throws a solid leg kick but Calhoun takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Simpson.
Simpson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Calhoun blocks a low kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simpson.
Simpson misses with a double jab
and Calhoun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Simpson misses the target.
Calhoun checks a leg kick nicely.
Calhoun moves into range and connects with a jab.
Calhoun goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Calhoun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson misses with a body shot
and Calhoun counters with a stiff right hand.
Simpson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Calhoun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Simpson connects with a right hand. Calhoun shakes it off.
Simpson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calhoun throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily.
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Calhoun counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws a combination that misses
and Calhoun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Calhoun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simpson throws a predictable looking body shot

and Calhoun counters with a shoot takedown. Simpson fights it but they end up in guard.
Calhoun with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Calhoun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Calhoun landing with the ground and pound.

Simpson working for a triangle but Calhoun defends it easily.
Calhoun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Calhoun scoring with punches to the head and body.
Calhoun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calhoun stopping the sweep attempt from Simpson.

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 two punch combination.
Simpson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Calhoun swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Calhoun connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simpson. Simpson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Simpson swings for the body but Calhoun moves out of range.
Simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Calhoun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Calhoun misses with a looping right.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
Calhoun fails to land with a series of punches.
Calhoun fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Calhoun lands a jab to the nose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson looks to throw the jab but Calhoun is out of range.
Simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Calhoun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chuck Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheers as Simpson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Calhoun doesn't seem phased though.
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simpson but Simpson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Calhoun ducks right into an uppercut from Simpson.
Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calhoun.
Simpson throws a combination that misses
and Calhoun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Calhoun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Calhoun is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Calhoun checks a leg kick.
Simpson wants to slow Calhoun down by chopping away at his legs.
Calhoun connects with a crisp jab.
Simpson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Simpson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Simpson takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a body shot

and Calhoun counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Simpson is pressing down on Calhoun's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Calhoun stands up over Simpson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Calhoun trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Simpson is looking for a triangle but Calhoun pushes his legs off easily.
Calhoun lands a couple of elbows.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Calhoun postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Simpson being controlled here, momentarily.
Simpson keeping full guard, as Calhoun tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Simpson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Calhoun passes into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Parnell Calhoun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Calhoun has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Parnell Calhoun!
Parnell Calhoun is the new light heavyweight champion!