PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aodhan o hAodha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). o hAodha's entrance music is Cursum Perficio by Enya. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

o hAodha
vs
Simpson

182 cm
25
200 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

190 cm
24
216 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

[†CoE†]Terror-Trition 155Q[†CoE†]
Deadly Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aodhan o hAodha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but o hAodha swivels and escapes.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

o hAodha closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from o hAodha.
o hAodha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Simpson tries to score a body lock takedown but o hAodha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aodhan o hAodha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Simpson.
Simpson looking for a takedown.
o hAodha tries to land knees in the clinch but Simpson avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from o hAodha.
Simpson looks gassed!
o hAodha is pressed up against the cage. Simpson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag o hAodha down to the mat. o hAodha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Simpson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows o hAodha to score an easy takedown into full guard.
o hAodha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
o hAodha passes into half guard.
o hAodha wants to free his trapped foot but Simpson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
o hAodha trying to control the action but Simpson is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simpson can do anything to dispel that myth.
o hAodha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Simpson tries to kick o hAodha off but o hAodha keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
o hAodha throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simpson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from o hAodha.
o hAodha scores with the left hand. Simpson knows he should have avoided that one.
o hAodha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
o hAodha misses with a two punch combination.
o hAodha lands with a straight right. Simpson didn't see that one coming.
Simpson has his takedown stuffed
and o hAodha counters with a series of strikes. Simpson will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
o hAodha throws a series of strikes that have Simpson backpedaling.

o hAodha rushes Simpson and presses him up against the cage.
o hAodha lands a nice shot to the body.
Simpson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but o hAodha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
o hAodha lands a nice uppercut.
o hAodha can't get the takedown.
Simpson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

o hAodha has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Simpson uses from the top position.
Simpson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

o hAodha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simpson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simpson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simpson wants to control from the top but o hAodha keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson cracks o hAodha with a solid left hand.

o hAodha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

o hAodha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

o hAodha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but o hAodha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simpson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

o hAodha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
o hAodha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
o hAodha keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Simpson is in close to o hAodha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A nice combination there by o hAodha.
o hAodha scoring well with a low kick there.
o hAodha throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Aodhan o hAodha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
o hAodha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simpson tries for a takedown but o hAodha circles away easily
and o hAodha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
o hAodha misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
o hAodha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and o hAodha counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Simpson's guard now.
o hAodha trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

o hAodha postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Simpson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of o hAodha, into his guard.
Simpson is in close to o hAodha's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of o hAodha's head.

o hAodha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simpson defends well.
Simpson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of o hAodha's head.

o hAodha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simpson distracts o hAodha with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

o hAodha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!

o hAodha working for a triangle but Simpson defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
o hAodha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simpson is one step ahead there.
Simpson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of o hAodha's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of o hAodha's head.
Simpson throwing strikes but missing.

Simpson got a little sloppy there for a moment and o hAodha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simpson has managed to get both his arms back between o hAodha's legs - danger averted.

o hAodha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

o hAodha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simpson is aware though and is defending well.
Simpson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Simpson landing some decent shots from guard.
Simpson connects with a couple of short punches.
Simpson postures up and lands a big shot to o hAodha's brow.
Simpson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but o hAodha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
o hAodha has momentary wrist control but Simpson slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a couple of digs.

o hAodha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simpson is aware though and is defending well.
Simpson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

o hAodha is looking for a triangle but Simpson pushes his legs off easily.
Simpson stands up over o hAodha, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Simpson scoring with some ground and pound.
Simpson wants to control from the top but o hAodha keeps moving.
Simpson stands up over o hAodha, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Simpson cracks o hAodha with a solid left hand.

o hAodha has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Simpson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Simpson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. o hAodha was covering up waiting for the punch and Simpson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bart Simpson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Simpson shoots and misses

and o hAodha counters with a nice double leg into guard.
o hAodha tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.
o hAodha is pushing down on Simpson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simpson is fighting to maintain full guard but o hAodha has managed to sneak the leg through.

o hAodha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simpson sees it coming and defends easily.
o hAodha passes to side control.
Simpson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked o hAodha off and has taken his back!
o hAodha rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Simpson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aodhan o hAodha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

o hAodha actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

o hAodha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simpson pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Simpson.
Simpson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Simpson working the head and body with strikes.

o hAodha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simpson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Simpson lands a nice short elbow.
Simpson lands with a punch from half guard.
o hAodha is staying active underneath Simpson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simpson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Simpson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

o hAodha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simpson pulls his head out easily.
Simpson is nestled in close to o hAodha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Simpson lands strikes from half guard.

o hAodha looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Simpson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Simpson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
o hAodha taking shots to the head.
Simpson lands with some strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
o hAodha is trying to escape the mount.
Simpson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
o hAodha bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with o hAodha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
o hAodha wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.

o hAodha has gone for a leg lock! Simpson slips out almost immediately though and dives into o hAodha's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

o hAodha is looking for a triangle but Simpson pushes his legs off easily.
Simpson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Simpson is stalling in the full guard.

o hAodha is looking for a triangle but Simpson pushes his legs off easily.

o hAodha working for a triangle but Simpson defends it easily.
o hAodha keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.

o hAodha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simpson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

o hAodha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simpson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

o hAodha is looking for a triangle but Simpson pushes his legs off easily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Simpson tries for a takedown but o hAodha circles away easily

and o hAodha counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by o hAodha.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet but o hAodha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bart Simpson.
I think Simpson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Simpson!