PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cha Cha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson has chosen Forgotten as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gunner Simpson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Cha
vs
Simpson

183 cm
21
198 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

191 cm
24
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Cha Cha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gunner Simpson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cha misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Cha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Cha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Cha misses its intended target.
Cha tries to move into range but Simpson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Simpson blocks a jab.

Cha scores a takedown into full mount!

Cha wants to finish this one by submission but Simpson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cha.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cha unloads with some shots from mount but Simpson bucks and avoids them well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cha thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Simpson tries to hold on but Cha pushes him away.
Cha thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Simpson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cha throws a strike there. Simpson manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Cha not landing any meaningful shots this time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cha manages to avoid it.
Simpson slips under a jab.
Simpson leaves Cha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cha lands a really nice looking cross but Simpson seems unphased.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Cha.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cha throws out the jab.
Simpson slips a straight right by Cha.
A swing and a miss from Cha.
Cha throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cha slips under a jab from Simpson.
Cha throws a big shot that misses.
Cha throws a shot from downtown. Simpson moves away and avoids it.
Cha connects with a nice looking jab.
Cha stalks Simpson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Simpson's face. Simpson staggers backwards, shaken.
Cha scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cha misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson swinging wildly here.
Cha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cha cracks a nice hook into Simpson's ribs.
Cha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simpson's hands.
Cha misses with an uppercut. Simpson saw that one coming.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but Cha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simpson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cha misses the shot to the body.
Simpson misses with a hook.
Cha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cha misses with a straight right.
Cha looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range.
Simpson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Simpson tries to move into range but Cha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Simpson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cha swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Cha throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it.
Cha catches Simpson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cha throws a shot to the body.
Simpson defending well as Cha loads up on a big left hand.
Simpson tries to bum rush Cha with a series of wild strikes but Cha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cha scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cha Cha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cha misses with a combination
and Simpson counters with a left and a right that stings Cha.

Cha decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Simpson is looking for a sweep. Cha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cha wants to free his trapped foot but Simpson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cha missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Simpson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cha.
Cha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simpson's head.
Cha thows a huge punch but Simpson dodges it nicely.
Cha thows a huge punch but Simpson dodges it nicely.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big right from Cha misses.
Simpson moves away from the strike by Cha.
Simpson lands a lovely overhand right.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Cha.
Gunner Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cha misses with an uppercut. Simpson saw that one coming.
Cha misses with a takedown attempt
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Simpson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cha.
Cha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simpson slips a jab and a cross from Cha.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Cha.
Cha throws a sloppy body shot
and Simpson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cha misses with a takedown attempt
and Simpson counters with a one-two to the body.
Cha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cha moves out of range as Simpson throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Cha misses its intended target.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cha throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily.
Cha tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cha Cha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Cha Cha has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simpson.
Cha cracks Simpson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cha looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely.
Gunner Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cha misses with a looping left.
Cha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simpson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cha.
Cha with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - Simpson coming out on top.
Simpson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Cha is rocked!
Simpson throws a shot to the body.
Cha throws a jab when Simpson was well out of range.
Cha Cha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cha moves out of range of the body kick from Simpson.
Cha misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
Simpson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cha blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cha has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Cha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson dances in with a quick combination. Cha is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Simpson snaps Cha's head back. Cha stumbles backwards against the cage. Simpson steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Cha's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Cha just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gunner Simpson!