PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lodbrok is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Glory and Gore. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Simpson
vs
Lodbrok

180 cm
26
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

191 cm
26
213 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

DROPPIN BODIES
Ace of Spades Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Homer Simpson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ragnar Lodbrok!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but Lodbrok shows good takedown defense.

Lodbrok scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lodbrok working away.
Lodbrok controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Simpson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
My spies in Island Top Team inform me that Lodbrok has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Simpson parries the strikes from Lodbrok easily there. Lodbrok is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Simpson to escape.
Lodbrok working the body and head with strikes.
Lodbrok lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson parries the strikes from Lodbrok easily there. Lodbrok is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Simpson to escape.
Simpson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lodbrok working the strikes but Simpson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lodbrok throwing shots but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Simpson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lodbrok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simpson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lodbrok lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodbrok throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Simpson to regain full guard.
Lodbrok content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson has momentary wrist control but Lodbrok slips an elbow through the middle.
Lodbrok is in close to Simpson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Simpson is trying to control the position but Lodbrok postures up.

Simpson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lodbrok postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lodbrok must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lodbrok throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simpson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lodbrok is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lodbrok throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lodbrok connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lodbrok with a nice head shot there.
Lodbrok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simpson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lodbrok wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lodbrok stands up over Simpson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lodbrok scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Simpson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lodbrok throwing strikes but missing.
Lodbrok landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok scoring with some ground and pound.

Simpson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lodbrok is aware though and is defending well.
Lodbrok throws a big right hand that misses.

Simpson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lodbrok works over Simpson with some ground and pound from guard.
Lodbrok is working Simpson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lodbrok with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lodbrok in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lodbrok is working Simpson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lodbrok working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lodbrok postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lodbrok postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lodbrok scoring with some ground and pound.
Lodbrok throws an elbow that misses. Simpson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lodbrok's guard. Nice move by Simpson!
Simpson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lodbrok is keeping the position for now.
Lodbrok keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Lodbrok pulls Simpson in close to his closed guard and prevents Simpson from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson won't allow Lodbrok to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Lodbrok dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Simpson gets caught napping as Lodbrok dives in and scores a takedown. Simpson manages to retain guard.
Lodbrok trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Lodbrok throws a big right hand that misses.
Lodbrok wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Lodbrok throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lodbrok is looking to work some ground and pound but Simpson has wrist control.
Lodbrok working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simpson's head.

Simpson looking for a triangle here. Lodbrok is fighting it but it looks tight! Simpson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lodbrok is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Homer Simpson!
Homer Simpson retains his light heavyweight title!
Homer Simpson thanked the fans post fight for their support.