PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between OJ Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Wheldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Simpson
vs
Wheldon

179 cm
22
195 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

187 cm
25
190 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, OJ Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Wheldon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Wheldon.

Simpson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Simpson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Simpson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Donk. Simpson catches Wheldon right on the button with a cross.
Wheldon thows a body shot but no joy.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Simpson.
Wheldon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Simpson controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Simpson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wheldon is trying to buck Simpson off.
Simpson controlling the position from side mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because OJ Simpson just wasn't active enough.
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wheldon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Wheldon checks a low kick from Simpson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wheldon.
Kevin Wheldon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wheldon's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wheldon duly obliges.
Wheldon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Simpson.
Wheldon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wheldon tests Simpson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kevin Wheldon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wheldon misses the shot to the body.
Wheldon throws a right hand that Simpson ducks under and follows up with a left that Simpson also avoids with ease.
Wheldon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simpson lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheldon throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily.
Wheldon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Wheldon.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wheldon, as that shot connected.
Simpson slips under a jab.
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wheldon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Simpson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wheldon's guard.
Simpson is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

OJ Simpson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wheldon throws out a loose jab but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wheldon throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wheldon digs a good body shot into Simpson's ribs.
Simpson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wheldon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wheldon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Simpson throws a nice inside leg kick.

Simpson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wheldon's guard.
Simpson prevents Wheldon from getting back to his feet.
Simpson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simpson stands up from Wheldon's guard - Simpson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Simpson lands a leg kick that knocks Wheldon off balance momentarily.
Wheldon is breathing heavily.
Wheldon swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Simpson counters with a single leg into guard. Wheldon didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wheldon is working an open guard so Simpson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wheldon manages to avoid it.
Simpson chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Simpson feints and as Wheldon raises his hands in defense, Simpson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simpson pushes down on Wheldon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson trying to control the pace.
Wheldon is looking to get back to is feet but Simpson passes into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Simpson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sloppy strikes there by Simpson.
Simpson staying calm.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of OJ Simpson.
Wheldon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Simpson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wheldon takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

OJ Simpson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Simpson walks into a straight right hand from Wheldon.
Wheldon looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
Wheldon misses with a double jab

so Simpson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Simpson looking to pass the guard.
Wheldon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simpson controls the pace.
Wheldon wants to stand up but Simpson is controlling him.
Simpson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson tries to free his leg and advance position but Wheldon is retaining full guard.
Simpson controlling from the top position.

OJ Simpson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Some wild striking there from Wheldon.
Simpson takes one on the button.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Wheldon.
Wheldon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simpson.
Simpson scores with a three punch combo!
Simpson throws a combination. Wheldon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wheldon misses with a combination
and Simpson counters with an inside leg kick.
Wheldon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wheldon misses with a combination
and Simpson counters with a low kick, right behind Wheldon 's knee.
Wheldon throws a combination that misses
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Wheldon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simpson doesn't seem bothered though.
Wheldon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simpson slips a straight right by Wheldon.
Simpson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wheldon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Wheldon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Simpson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wheldon at a distance.
Wheldon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wheldon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simpson counters with a one-two to the body.
Simpson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wheldon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A cross from Simpson lands.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wheldon can do to turn this around?

Simpson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Simpson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wheldon for as long as he can get away with.
Simpson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
OJ Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because OJ Simpson just wasn't active enough.
Wheldon throws a combination that misses
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simpson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wheldon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Simpson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simpson!
Wheldon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wheldon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kevin Wheldon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simpson tests Wheldon's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
OJ Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simpson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

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