PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Lowjaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Lowjaw is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Simpson
vs
Lowjaw

223 cm
22
287 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

203 cm
22
299 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Homer Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Lowjaw!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lowjaw.
Simpson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Lowjaw.
Lowjaw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Simpson instigates a clinch.

Simpson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lowjaw regains guard immediately.
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.

Lowjaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simpson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lowjaw is keeping the position for now.
Simpson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Lowjaw looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Simpson passes into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lowjaw!
Simpson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simpson cracks Lowjaw with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Simpson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lowjaw's face.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Simpson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Simpson prevents Lowjaw from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Simpson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lowjaw is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowjaw taking shots to the head.
Simpson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Simpson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lowjaw manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Simpson is staying tight to Lowjaw's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Simpson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lowjaw!
Simpson controlling from the full mount.
Lowjaw can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lowjaw is looking to escape.
Simpson controlling from the full mount.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Lowjaw really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simpson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lowjaw stops Simpson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Simpson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lowjaw is looking to escape.
Lowjaw is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lowjaw tries to improve his position but instead Simpson has taken his back!
Lowjaw tries to break free.
Simpson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lowjaw rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Lowjaw is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Simpson pulls his head out easily.
Lowjaw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Homer Simpson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Simpson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Simpson works his way into full mount!
Lowjaw has given up his back here. Will Simpson look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Simpson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lowjaw is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lowjaw rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Well, if Simpson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lowjaw is looking for a sweep. Simpson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lowjaw looking for submissions off his back.
Simpson controlling the action here.

Lowjaw actively working from the bottom here.
Lowjaw is looking for a sweep. Simpson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simpson is looking to take a break and control but Lowjaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lowjaw.
Simpson prevents Lowjaw from improving position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lowjaw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simpson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Simpson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Lowjaw working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lowjaw is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Simpson has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Lowjaw goes for an armbar but Simpson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Simpson.
Simpson trying to control but Lowjaw is working from the bottom.
Simpson content to stall in guard here.
Simpson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Lowjaw keeps moving.
Simpson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four 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.
Lowjaw keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.

Lowjaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simpson scoring with punches to the head and body.

Lowjaw had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Simpson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lowjaw Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Simpson's back instead.
Lowjaw is trying to stick to Simpson's back but Simpson is turning into Lowjaw. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lowjaw's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Simpson.
Simpson forces his way into half guard.
Lowjaw is in trouble now - Simpson has advanced to mount!
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 Homer Simpson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Simpson shoots in but no luck this time.
Simpson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Simpson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Simpson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lowjaw working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Simpson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lowjaw is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simpson controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowjaw is in all sorts of trouble here.
Simpson content just to control the position here.
Lowjaw is working to get back to half guard.
Simpson controlling his opponent.
Simpson landing strikes from the mount.

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.
Simpson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lowjaw is working to get back to half guard.
Simpson content just to control the position here.
Homer Simpson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lowjaw tries to improve his position but instead Simpson has taken his back!
Simpson biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on Lowjaw's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson controlling the position well here. Lowjaw rolled but Simpson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Simpson looking for the choke from the back.
Lowjaw rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Simpson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Homer Simpson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Simpson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Simpson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to control but Lowjaw is keeping him busy.
Lowjaw is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Lowjaw's face as Simpson controls the position.
Lowjaw gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson wants to pass to mount but Lowjaw is defending the position.
Lowjaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ryan Lowjaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simpson not doing much here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Homer 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 Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

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