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 fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Experiment V
vs
Simpson

172 cm
30
158 lbs
22 - 6 - 0

170 cm
28
156 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

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 22 - 6 - 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 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment V throws a leg kick that is checked
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Experiment V avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simpson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Experiment V moved out of range.
Simpson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Experiment V counters with a nice body kick.
Experiment V uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simpson .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson misses with a lunging right hand
and Experiment V counters with a nice low kick that buckles Simpson 's knee momentarily.
Experiment V throws a leg kick but Simpson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Experiment V blocks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment V throws an off balance right hand
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Experiment V slips under a jab.
Simpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simpson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Experiment V moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Experiment V.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Simpson .
Simpson tries to land a front kick but Experiment V steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Experiment V uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson .
Simpson misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Simpson misses with a wild body shot.
Experiment V throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment V moves forwards but Simpson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Simpson throws the left hand but Experiment V avoids the punch easily.
Experiment V misses the jab.
Simpson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Experiment V counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simpson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Experiment V throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a right hand
enabling Experiment V to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson throws a leg kick
and Experiment V counters with a stiff right hand.
Simpson throws a body punch but Experiment V moves out of range.
Experiment V misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpson throws a lazy uppercut
and Experiment V counters with a right hand to the body.
Simpson throws a looping overhand right but Experiment V ducks down to avoid it.
Experiment V on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Simpson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Experiment V.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but Experiment V sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson with a hook.
Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simpson throws out a loose jab but Experiment V uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Simpson . Beautiful body shot.
Experiment V thuds his shin into the meat of Simpson 's side.
Experiment V dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simpson thows a leg kick but Experiment V checks it
and Experiment V counters with a good low kick that Simpson was not able to check.
Experiment V misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Experiment V dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Experiment V misses the body punch
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Experiment V lands a slapping body shot.
Simpson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses.
Experiment V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment V throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Simpson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Simpson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Experiment V misses with an uppercut. Simpson saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Experiment V moved out of range.
Experiment V tries to work over Simpson 's front leg with a kick but Simpson checks it.
Experiment V ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Simpson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Experiment V misses with an uppercut
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Experiment V lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Experiment V is looking to wear down Simpson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Experiment V lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries a head kick but it misses.
Simpson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Experiment V.
A shot to the body from Experiment V misses
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson throws a wild body kick that Experiment V sees coming a mile off.
Simpson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Experiment V's sensitive parts.
Simpson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Experiment V.
Simpson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Experiment V swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A solid body kick from Simpson .
Experiment V throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Experiment V throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment V's corner calls for a 1-2. Experiment V obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Simpson tests Experiment V's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simpson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson blocks a leg kick.
Simpson tries to score with a low kick but Experiment V moves his leg out of the way.
Simpson looks to throw a body kick
and Experiment V makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Simpson really felt that one!
Simpson takes one on the button.
Experiment V finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Russian Experiment V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simpson scores with a jab to the head.
A lazy body kick from Experiment V
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Homer Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Experiment V's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Experiment V throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Experiment V throws the kick towards the body but Simpson avoids it.
Simpson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Experiment V moves away from the strike by Simpson .
Simpson connects with a solid leg kick.
Simpson misses with a body punch
and Experiment V counters with a straight right hand.
Experiment V throws a leg kick but Simpson checks it.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment V steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simpson .
Experiment V throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Experiment V scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Experiment V.
Experiment V thows a leg kick but Simpson checks it
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Experiment V blocks a leg kick.
Simpson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Experiment V.
Simpson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Experiment V fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Experiment V thows a leg kick but Simpson checks it
and Simpson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Experiment V missing with a left hand there. Simpson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simpson swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment V counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Experiment V works the jab nicely.
Experiment V attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Simpson is predictable there
and Experiment V counters with a straight right hand.
Russian Experiment V is winning the standup battle so far.
Simpson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Experiment V misses.
Simpson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Experiment V counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simpson thinking.
Simpson misses with a looping right.
A bone on bone clash there as Simpson blocks the leg kick.
A cross from Simpson lands.
Simpson throws a poor cross that misses
and Experiment V connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simpson throws a shot to the body.
Experiment V misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters with a thumping low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V throws a front kick aimed at Simpson 's knee but Simpson avoids it well.
Simpson clobbers Experiment V with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Experiment V on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simpson . Simpson obviously looking to wear him down.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Experiment V is looking to slow Simpson down with leg kicks.
Experiment V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Experiment V's sensitive parts.
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 body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Homer Simpson .
Well Simpson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

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