PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oj Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Dai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Oj Simpson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Simpson
vs
Dai

179 cm
27
184 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

175 cm
24
185 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Dai!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dai fails with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Dai with that takedown attempt.

Simpson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Simpson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dai is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dai is looking to reverse the position.
Dai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson postures up in Dai's guard and throws a big left but Dai blocks it.
Dai keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Dai has Simpson pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dai is on top in guard.
Dai is fighting to break Simpson's control of his arms but Simpson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simpson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dai on the ground.
Dai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Simpson working a defensive guard here.
Dai throws an elbow that misses. Simpson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dai's guard. Nice move by Simpson!
Simpson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dai is retaining full guard.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Dai keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Oj Simpson.
Simpson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dai shoots in for a double leg but Simpson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oj Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Dai.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dai.
Dai misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Dai.
Simpson struggling a bit here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dai working the strikes but Simpson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simpson defending well though.
Simpson is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dai lands a nice short elbow.
Dai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dai connects with a nice short shot to Simpson's temple.
Dai thows a huge punch but Simpson dodges it nicely.
Simpson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dai.
Dai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dai takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simpson defending well though.
Dai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simpson defending well though.
Dai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Dai throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Simpson to regain full guard.
Dai cracks Simpson with a solid left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dai throws an elbow that misses. Simpson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dai's guard. Nice move by Simpson!
Dai pulls Simpson in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Dai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nice takedown defense from Simpson. No joy for Dai on that attempt.
A jab from Simpson misses.
Simpson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dai's hands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dai.
Dai fails to land the takedown.
Oj Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Dai.
Simpson tries to clinch there but Dai circles away.
Dai throws a lazy right hand but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simpson.
No luck for Dai with that takedown attempt.
Dai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dai misses with a takedown
and Simpson counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dai shoots for a takedown but Simpson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simpson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dai is out of range.
Simpson stuffs the takedown attempt from Dai. Dai gets slowly back to his feet.
Dai misses with a takedown
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simpson jabs Dai right on the nose. Dai blinks but takes it well.
Simpson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Simpson slaps away a takedown attempt from Dai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simpson connects with an inside leg kick.
Dai misses with a takedown attempt
and Simpson counters with a leg kick.
Dai is breathing heavily.
Dai has a takedown stuffed.
Simpson moves in looking to clinch but Dai pushes him off.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Simpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Simpson closes the distance and clinches.
Simpson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simpson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dai tries a knee to the head but Simpson blocks it.
Dai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simpson lands a shot to the body.
Dai tries for a takedown but Simpson manages to get underhooks.
Dai throws an elbow but it misses.
Simpson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simpson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dai.
A bit of stalling here from Simpson.
Simpson is looking to control Dai's arms but Dai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Simpson has his back to the cage.
Dai is looking for a takedown.
Simpson pushes Dai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Simpson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dai is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Simpson to the mat. Simpson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dai throws an elbow that misses. Simpson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dai's guard. Nice move by Simpson!
Simpson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simpson is one step ahead there.
Simpson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dai manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dai cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dai throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dai punishing his opponent with strikes.
Simpson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson tries to reverse the position but Dai maintains control.
Dai fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Simpson tries to lock up and control but Dai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson taking shots to the head.
Mark Dai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dai throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dai landing strikes from the mount and Simpson is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mark Dai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Dai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Simpson's half guard.
Dai is thwarting Simpson's attempts to control the position.
Dai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Simpson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dai.
Simpson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson trying to control but Dai is working from the bottom.
Simpson preventing the sweep.
Dai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simpson.
Simpson throws a big elbow that misses.
Simpson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dai's guard.
Simpson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Simpson distracts Dai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dai manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dai throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dai looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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!
Dai pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dai dominating with strikes here.
Simpson wants to hold on but Dai pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dai putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dai has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Simpson's face.
Oj Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dai lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dai landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dai cracks Simpson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Simpson tries to reverse the position but Dai maintains control.
Dai throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Simpson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dai.
Dai has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Simpson's face.
Dai dominating with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dai dominating with strikes here.

Simpson is rocked!
Dai landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Simpson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dai postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Simpson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Dai and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Dai!