PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between OJ Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin St Christopher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Christopher is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Burn Out by Beat Drop. Calvin St Christopher told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Simpson
vs
St Christopher

190 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
187 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, OJ Simpson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Calvin St Christopher!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simpson shoots in and drives through. St Christopher sprawls well.
Simpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from St Christopher.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for OJ Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Christopher tries to bum rush Simpson with a series of wild strikes but Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but St Christopher swivels and escapes.
St Christopher scores with a jab to the head.
St Christopher wants to clinch.

Simpson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson wants to get up but he can't break St Christopher's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
St Christopher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Simpson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and St Christopher dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Christopher thows a big elbow that misses.
St Christopher trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
St Christopher looking to pass the guard.
St Christopher throws a big right hand that misses.
St Christopher throws and elbow that misses. Simpson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in St Christopher's guard. Nice move by Simpson!
St Christopher striking off his back but it's not causing Simpson any problems.
St Christopher manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
St Christopher postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Simpson looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Christopher putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
St Christopher dominating with strikes here.
St Christopher is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Simpson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Simpson is rocked!
St Christopher scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Simpson?
Oh Simpson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simpson is breathing heavily.
St Christopher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simpson is looking to escape.

St Christopher has control of Simpson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Simpson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
St Christopher lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Simpson seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
St Christopher is in the full mount, landing strikes.
St Christopher lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by St Christopher.
St Christopher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
St Christopher trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by St Christopher.
Simpson is desperately trying to improve his position but St Christopher has a good base and remains in mount.
Simpson is in a horrible position here. St Christopher smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Christopher is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Simpson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
St Christopher trying to control but Simpson is having none of it.
St Christopher scoring with strikes but Simpson is staying in there.
St Christopher cracks Simpson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
St Christopher 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.
St Christopher sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Christopher working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin St Christopher dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

St Christopher doesn't manage to clinch there - Simpson circles away.
No luck for Simpson with that takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by St Christopher.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Christopher.
St Christopher moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
Simpson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Christopher.
OJ Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St Christopher scores with a nice strike.
Simpson tries to move into range but St Christopher moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Simpson throws a sloppy head kick and St Christopher moves out of range easily.
Simpson keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

St Christopher pushes Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson tries to pull guard but St Christopher won't allow it.
St Christopher lands a left hand.
St Christopher is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
St Christopher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
St Christopher has Simpson pressed against the cage.

St Christopher jumps into guard, dragging Simpson to the mat.
St Christopher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St Christopher trying to strike off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if St Christopher can do anything to dispel that myth.

St Christopher working for a triangle but Simpson defends it easily.
Calvin St Christopher has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Christopher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simpson tries to free his leg and advance position but St Christopher is retaining full guard.
St Christopher trying to keep a closed guard but Simpson is proving a slippery customer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A bone on bone clash there as St Christopher blocks the leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from St Christopher. No joy for Simpson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for OJ Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts St Christopher as he jumps to the side.
St Christopher doesn't manage to clinch there - Simpson circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Christopher moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

St Christopher shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Simpson's guard.
St Christopher slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
St Christopher takes a little break here. Simpson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

St Christopher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
St Christopher connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Simpson some visible discomfort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Christopher advances to mount.
St Christopher lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
St Christopher postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Simpson looks a forlorn figure.
St Christopher lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
St Christopher with shots to the head and body - Simpson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Simpson taking shots to the head.
St Christopher pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Simpson is bucking up trying to escape but St Christopher cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin St Christopher 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.

St Christopher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
St Christopher lands a slapping body shot.
Simpson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and St Christopher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

St Christopher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
St Christopher postures up and lands a big shot to Simpson's brow.
St Christopher wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Christopher lands a couple of digs.
St Christopher forces his way into half guard.
Simpson wants to get back to full guard.
Simpson has hold of St Christopher's hands but St Christopher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
St Christopher sitting and controlling from the half guard.
St Christopher drops an elbow to the side of Simpson's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Christopher working over Simpson with some ground and pound. Simpson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
St Christopher is trying to control the action in half guard but Simpson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
St Christopher working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

St Christopher is looking for a kimura here.
St Christopher looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Simpson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
St Christopher lands with a punch from half guard.

St Christopher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simpson defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Christopher is looking to take a break and control but Simpson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St Christopher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
St Christopher prevents Simpson from improving his position.
St Christopher looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
St Christopher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
St Christopher wants to free his trapped foot but Simpson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
St Christopher perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's four 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 is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simpson misses with a takedown

and St Christopher counters by clinching up.
St Christopher lands with a short punch from the clinch.

St Christopher manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Simpson preventing the sweep.
St Christopher trying to keep a closed guard but Simpson is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin St Christopher really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

St Christopher scores with a jab to the head.

St Christopher has taken the fight to the clinch.
St Christopher fails to pull guard.

Simpson has clasped his hands together around St Christopher's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Simpson working away.
St Christopher sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
St Christopher tries to get to full guard but Simpson has control of the leg.
St Christopher is controlling Simpson's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Simpson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and St Christopher defends it well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
St Christopher wants to improve his position but Simpson is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Christopher moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simpson trying to control but St Christopher is working from the bottom.

St Christopher has his foot on Simpson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simpson works his way back into a safe position though.
Simpson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
St Christopher tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
St Christopher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simpson manages to get himself to full guard.
St Christopher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
St Christopher is working Simpson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
St Christopher pushes down on Simpson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
St Christopher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

St Christopher seems to be looking for submissions.
Simpson tries to get to full guard but St Christopher has control of the leg.
St Christopher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Christopher passes to full mount!

St Christopher is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Simpson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Simpson!
Simpson wants to control from the top but St Christopher keeps moving.
St Christopher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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.
St Christopher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

St Christopher is working for a submission of some sort.
St Christopher trying to control from half guard but Simpson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin St Christopher dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

St Christopher moves into range and clinches up with Simpson.
St Christopher misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from St Christopher.
St Christopher prevents the takedown attempt.
St Christopher lands with a short shot to the head.
Simpson fails to pull guard.
St Christopher slows down the pace here.
St Christopher throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simpsons head.
Simpson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for OJ Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. St Christopher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
St Christopher pushes Simpson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
St Christopher working aggressively here.

St Christopher has clasped his hands together around Simpson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Simpson is not content to let St Christopher control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Christopher advances to full mount.
Simpson is bucking up trying to escape but St Christopher cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
St Christopher fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
St Christopher scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Simpson?
St Christopher landing shots from mount.
St Christopher pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

St Christopher looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
St Christopher looking to ground and pound but Simpson is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is trying desperately to improve position.
St Christopher postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Simpson looks a forlorn figure.
Simpson taking shots to the head.
Simpson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
St Christopher trying to control the action but Simpson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson blocking the ground and pound attempt from St Christopher.
Simpson trying to control from the bottom.
Simpson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simpson.
Simpson keeping full guard, as St Christopher tries to pass.
St Christopher trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Simpson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Simpson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and St Christopher counters with a nice uppercut.

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.
St Christopher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St Christopher looks to land a combination but Simpson avoids it well.
Simpson shoots and misses

and St Christopher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Simpson won't be happy with that.
Simpson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
OJ Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simpson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin St Christopher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well St Christopher 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 44:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin St Christopher!
Calvin St Christopher is the new middleweight champion!