PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damo Bodhidharma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bodhidharma
vs
Simpson

180 cm
28
265 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

189 cm
29
235 lbs
21 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Fast

Tab Out Clothes

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damo Bodhidharma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edward Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson looks for the body kick but Bodhidharma saw that one coming.
Bodhidharma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simpson lands a nice looking body kick.
Bodhidharma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simpson tries to bum rush Bodhidharma with a series of wild strikes but Bodhidharma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bodhidharma checks the leg kick nicely there.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bodhidharma.
Simpson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bodhidharma. Bodhidharma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bodhidharma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bodhidharma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crunch! Simpson slams his shin into Bodhidharma's torso.
Simpson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bodhidharma.
Simpson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bodhidharma's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simpson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bodhidharma in his tracks.
Simpson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Simpson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bodhidharma circles away.
Bodhidharma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Simpson.
Simpson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodhidharma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Simpson does it's job there.
Nice uppercut there from Simpson.
Simpson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bodhidharma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson cracks Bodhidharma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Simpson throws a good cross that connects.
Bodhidharma misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Simpson.
A head kick misses from Bodhidharma.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Simpson, as that shot connected.
Bodhidharma walks into a jab.
Simpson swings for the body but Bodhidharma moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bodhidharma. That did some damage!
Bodhidharma works Simpson's body with a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Simpson - just one landing.
Simpson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bodhidharma moves away from the strike by Simpson.
Simpson throws a body punch but Bodhidharma moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson darts in trying to clinch
letting Bodhidharma counter with a right hand.
Bodhidharma tries a head kick but it misses.
Bodhidharma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Simpson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bodhidharma counters with a two punch combo.
Bodhidharma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Simpson slips under a jab.
Simpson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bodhidharma on the side of the head.
Bodhidharma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Simpson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bodhidharma swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
Simpson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bodhidharma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left lands for Simpson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodhidharma misses with a two punch combination.
Bodhidharma throws a shot from downtown. Simpson moves away and avoids it.

Bodhidharma lands a big head kick that sends Simpson tumbling to the mat! Bodhidharma takes a step backwards and waves Simpson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Simpson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bodhidharma lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Simpson - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Bodhidharma!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damo Bodhidharma!