PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vhan Bernados (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson has chosen The Fire by The Roots as his entrance music. Bernados has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Bernados
vs
Simpson

194 cm
23
184 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

186 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vhan Bernados!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Simpson!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernados blocks a head kick by Simpson.
Bernados stuffs the takedown attempt from Simpson. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet.
Bernados showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bernados sprawls well. Bernados wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet.
Bernados throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simpson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernados tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bernados somewhat.
Simpson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bernados swivels and escapes.
Vhan Bernados has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Simpson.
Simpson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Simpson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bernados counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Bernados is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simpson sees it coming and defends easily.
Bernados is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simpson looking for a sweep. Not yet Simpson, not yet.

Bernados drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Simpson dives on top into guard.
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 pushing down on Bernados's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simpson is pressing down on Bernados's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bernados is holding on for now.
Simpson stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernados wants to get back to full guard.
Simpson is trying to control the action in half guard but Bernados is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Simpson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Simpson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Steven Simpson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Simpson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bernados sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Simpson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Simpson uses his free foot to push down on Bernados's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bernados.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bernados defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Simpson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simpson is defended easily by Bernados.

Bernados moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bernados is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson jumps guard but Bernados stands there with Simpson around his waist. Simpson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vhan Bernados has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Simpson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson can't break the clinch.

Bernados gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bernados looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bernados!
Simpson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bernados is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steven Simpson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simpson is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bernados is looking to escape.
Bernados is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Simpson controlling from the full mount.
Simpson unloads with some shots from mount but Bernados bucks and avoids them well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson trying to control but Bernados is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Steven Simpson.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but Bernados shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simpson is defended easily by Bernados.

Simpson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bernados manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bernados keeping full guard, as Simpson tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bernados working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson looking to sit in guard and control but Bernados gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Simpson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bernados is one step ahead there.
Simpson has control of Bernados's left arm, preventing Bernados from doing any damage.
Simpson keeping full guard, as Bernados tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bernados!
Simpson controlling from the full mount.
Simpson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bernados is looking to escape.
Steven Simpson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernados stops Simpson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Simpson looking to control but Bernados is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Steven Simpson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Simpson is looking to clinch.
Vhan Bernados has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simpson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bernados pinned against the cage. Bernados gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simpson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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