PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Too Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cold
vs
Simpson

207 cm
29
185 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

150 cm
26
185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Too Cold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cold circles away from the clinch attempt.

Simpson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cold, pushing him back against the cage.
Cold blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cold avoiding damage as Simpson throws knees to the body.
Simpson tries to land knees in the clinch but Cold avoids the damage to the body.
Cold tries for a takedown. No joy.
Simpson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cold drops down looking for an ankle pick but Simpson pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Cold 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.
Simpson wants to stand up but Cold is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cold is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold wants to pass the guard but Simpson is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simpson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cold is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cold or perhaps it was just good defense by Simpson, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Too Cold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson moves in looking to clinch but Cold pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simpson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cold counters with a one-two to the body.
Simpson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cold changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cold shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side.
Simpson wants to clinch up but Cold keeps it at a distance.
Bart Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Simpson gets a clinch.
Simpson crunches a lovely knee into Cold's ribcage.
Simpson stops a takedown attempt from Cold.
Cold is breathing heavily.
Simpson working Cold over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Simpson.
Simpson working Cold over with knees to the body.
Simpson lands an elbow inside.
Cold really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson crunches a lovely knee into Cold's ribcage.
Simpson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cold in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Simpson lands an elbow inside.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simpson obliges.
Cold takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Too Cold has been cut.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simpson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Our sources have told us that Cold has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cold takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
Cold takes a knee to the side of the body.
Simpson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cold lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Simpson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Simpson.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Simpson crunches a lovely knee into Cold's ribcage.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Simpson.
Cold takes an elbow to the forehead.
Simpson working Cold over with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cold takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
Simpson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson crunches a lovely knee into Cold's ribcage.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Simpson working Cold over with knees to the body.
Simpson looking to throw knees to the head but Cold is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Simpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Too Cold's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Simpson clinches up against the cage.
Cold avoiding damage as Simpson throws knees to the body.
Simpson lands a good knee to the midsection. Cold won't want to take too many of those.
Cold takes an elbow to the temple.
Simpson with a knee to the head.
Cold goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simpson prevents it.
Simpson lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simpson obliges.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson lands a nice knee to the body.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Simpson crunches a lovely knee into Cold's ribcage.
Bart Simpson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cold in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Simpson lands a knee to the body.
Simpson keeps control of Cold as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Simpson.
Simpson working Cold over with knees to the body.
Simpson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Simpson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Simpson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cold's defenses.
Simpson crunches a lovely knee into Cold's ribcage.
Simpson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson working Cold over with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simpson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold takes a knee to the side of the body.
Simpson lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
Simpson missing with knees to the body.
Simpson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cold is defending well for now.
Simpson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cold is defending well for now.
Cold tries to score a body lock takedown but Simpson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees to the body from Simpson.
Cold blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cold tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Too Cold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped Cold in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
Simpson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cold fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cold fails to pull guard.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Cold takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cold trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
Simpson lands a knee to the body.
Cold is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cold is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simpson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simpson lands a good knee to the midsection. Cold won't want to take too many of those.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cold lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Simpson trying to land knees to the body.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cold avoids it.
Cold drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Simpson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Simpson crunches a lovely knee into Cold's ribcage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cold wants a takedown.
Simpson lands a good knee to the midsection. Cold won't want to take too many of those.
Simpson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.

Cold jumps into guard, dragging Simpson to the mat.
Cold is trying to keep Simpson in close.

Cold looking for a guillotine here but Simpson defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cold is trying to control the position but Simpson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Too Cold's cut.
That's time! Cold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Cold tries to keep at a distance but Simpson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Simpson.
Simpson lands an elbow inside that Cold shrugs off.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Simpson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Simpson lands a nice elbow.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
Simpson lands a good knee to the midsection. Cold won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cold in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Simpson lands a nice knee to the body.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped Cold in his tracks for a moment.
Simpson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cold backwards.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cold wants a takedown but no success here.
Simpson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cold's defenses.
Simpson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cold in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Simpson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Simpson lands an elbow inside.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simpson lands a nice knee to the body.

Cold jumps guard.

Cold is looking for a triangle but Simpson pushes his legs off easily.
Cold will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simpson postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold wants to sweep here but Simpson controlling him for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cold doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cold will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cold is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cold with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Simpson can't handle though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to clinch but Cold is having none of it.
Cold swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cold.
Cold swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.

Simpson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Simpson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simpson obliges.
Simpson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simpson lands a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simpson obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simpson working Cold over with knees to the body.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped Cold in his tracks for a moment.
Cold has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simpson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Too Cold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simpson trying to land knees to the body.
Simpson trying to land knees to the body.
Cold on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cold has Simpson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Simpson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cold takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cold is looking for a takedown.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Simpson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cold is defending well for now.
Too Cold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bart Simpson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cold lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bart Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simpson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Simpson!
Bart Simpson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Too Cold was interviewed post fight and said 'he is tough dude'.