PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Experiment V
vs
Simpson

172 cm
30
158 lbs
21 - 5 - 0

170 cm
27
156 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson misses with a hook
and Experiment V counters with a straight right hand.
Simpson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simpson throws a shot from downtown. Experiment V moves away and avoids it.
Simpson misses with a looping left.
Simpson blocks a low kick nicely.
Simpson thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Simpson as he connects with a hook.
Experiment V misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment V uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson .
Experiment V scores with a jab to the body.
Experiment V misses with a low kick.
Experiment V checks a low kick from Simpson .
Simpson is looking to score with low kicks.
Good shot there by Simpson .
Experiment V feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simpson 's calf.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Simpson .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Simpson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Experiment V has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Experiment V and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Simpson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Experiment V to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simpson punishes Experiment V's body with a nice straight punch.
Simpson misses with a left hand
and Experiment V counters with a right hand to the body.
Simpson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Experiment V's sensitive parts.
Simpson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Experiment V circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to work over Experiment V's front leg with a kick but Experiment V checks it.
Simpson throws out a leg kick but Experiment V moves out of range and Simpson only half commits.
Experiment V misses with a straight right.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment V manages to avoid it.
Simpson is looking to land body kicks.
Simpson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Experiment V looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four 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.
Experiment V avoids the head kick by Simpson .
Experiment V avoids the body shot from Simpson .
Experiment V misses with a right hand
and Simpson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Experiment V's knee momentarily.
Experiment V throws a low kick but Simpson avoids it.
Experiment V keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Simpson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Experiment V checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Russian Experiment V will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Simpson throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment V counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simpson throws the kick towards the body but Experiment V avoids it.
A combination from Experiment V does no damage.
Simpson tries to score with a low kick but Experiment V moves his leg out of the way.
Simpson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Experiment V's head backwards.
Simpson scoring well with a low kick there.
Simpson lands the left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment V takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simpson takes a swing at Experiment V's ribcage but misses.
Simpson scores with a jab. Experiment V acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Simpson throws a sloppy body shot
and Experiment V counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Simpson wants to land a leg kick but Experiment V is out of range.
Experiment V takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment V moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V works the jab nicely.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Experiment V counters with a leg kick.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Experiment V bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Experiment V counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Simpson .
Simpson looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V thows a leg kick but Simpson checks it
and Simpson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Homer Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson looks to throw a body kick
and Experiment V counters with a right hand to the body.
Simpson throws a lazy uppercut
and Experiment V counters with an outside leg kick.
Simpson thuds a left hand into Experiment V's body.
A head kick by Simpson misses
and Experiment V counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simpson thinking.
Simpson throws a leg kick that misses.
Simpson moves out of range as Experiment V strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson blocks the body kick.
Simpson looks for the body kick but Experiment V saw that one coming.
Experiment V takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Simpson throws a low kick but Experiment V avoids it.
A head kick misses from Simpson .
Simpson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Experiment V moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simpson misses with a hook
and Experiment V counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Russian Experiment V will probably get the nod.
That's time! Experiment V's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Experiment V takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick misses from Simpson .
Experiment V misses with a wild body shot.
Simpson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Simpson .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment V moves out of range of the body kick from Simpson .
Simpson misses with a leg kick
and Experiment V counters with a stiff right hand.
Simpson throws a wild body kick that Experiment V sees coming a mile off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Simpson misses.
Experiment V fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simpson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simpson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Experiment V connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Simpson . That snapped Experiment V's head back.
Simpson fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Simpson misses.
Experiment V looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Homer Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Experiment V.
Good leg kick by Experiment V there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Experiment V avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Simpson misses
enabling Experiment V to counter with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Experiment V blocks the leg kick.
Russian Experiment V is winning the standup battle so far.
Experiment V with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Experiment V misses with a left hand
and Simpson counters with a good, hard body kick but Experiment V shrugs it off.
Simpson misses with a combination
enabling Experiment V to counter with a crisp jab.
Experiment V misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson .
Experiment V on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Experiment V moves out of range of the body kick.
Russian Experiment V is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a hook. Experiment V ducked under it nicely.
Experiment V slips under a jab from Simpson .
Simpson misses with a low kick.
Simpson throws a poor cross that misses
and Experiment V counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson throws out a loose jab but Experiment V uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson misses with a leg kick
and Experiment V counters with a nice low kick that buckles Simpson 's knee momentarily.
Simpson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Experiment V counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russian Experiment V showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Experiment V 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Experiment V!