PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dynamite has chosen BLACK DYNAMITE teaches TANK ABBOTT "Disaster Safety" as his entrance music. Black Dynamite is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Simpson
vs
Dynamite

180 cm
28
215 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

190 cm
28
218 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Abraham\'s Laundry Services

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Dynamite.
Dynamite buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dynamite throws an overhand right that lands on Simpson's shoulder, as Simpson tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dynamite. That's going to slow Simpson down.
Black Dynamite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dynamite tests Simpson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dynamite connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dynamite throws a leg kick but Simpson moved away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Simpson drags the fight down to the ground.
Simpson has his hands on Dynamite's head, controlling the position.

Simpson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dynamite passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson wants to control but Dynamite is keeping busy.

Dynamite is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simpson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simpson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dynamite tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.

That's two 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.
Dynamite must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simpson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dynamite showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dynamite postures up and lands a big shot to Simpson's brow.
Dynamite 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.

Dynamite got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simpson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dynamite has managed to get both his arms back between Simpson's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dynamite sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simpson keeping full guard, as Dynamite tries to pass.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dynamite lands a jab to the head.
Dynamite throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dynamite lets loose with a powerful body kick. Simpson will feel that in the morning.

Simpson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simpson lands in his opponent's guard.
Simpson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite controlling Simpson's posture.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dynamite swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simpson throws a strike but Dynamite rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Simpson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dynamite defends well.
Simpson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dynamite trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Black Dynamite 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.

Dynamite throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.

Simpson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Dynamite won't allow it.
Dynamite is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Dynamite.
Dynamite tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dynamite working aggressively here.
Simpson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dynamite just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Simpson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dynamite regains guard.

Dynamite looking for a guillotine here but Simpson defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dynamite swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simpson trying to control but Dynamite is working from the bottom.
Dynamite 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simpson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Dynamite has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simpson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dynamite is trying to control the position but Simpson postures up.
Dynamite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dynamite has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dynamite working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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.
Dynamite throws a chopping leg kick but Simpson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dynamite moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Simpson moves into the clinch.
Dynamite lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Simpson has hold of one of Dynamite's legs. Dynamite is fighting the takedown attempt but Simpson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Simpson advances position into side control!
Dynamite is trying to control Simpson's posture but Simpson avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Simpson stalls from top position.
Dynamite wants to control but Simpson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson trying to control the action but Dynamite is working from the bottom.
Simpson working away.
Simpson taking a breather here.
Dynamite prevents Simpson from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dynamite is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dynamite wants to control but Simpson postures up.

Simpson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dynamite is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dynamite felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dynamite gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Simpson trying to pass the guard but Dynamite defending well.
Dynamite trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson is keen to just control but Dynamite is a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Simpson seems to be working for a kimura but Dynamite defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Homer Simpson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Dynamite misses with a low kick.

Simpson clinches with his opponent.
Simpson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simpson blocks an uppercut.
Dynamite tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simpson's elbow.
Dynamite lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simpson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dynamite walks away with a smile on his face. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simpson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Simpson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dynamite.
Dynamite presses Simpson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dynamite is working Simpson over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dynamite stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simpson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dynamite is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Dynamite.
Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dynamite gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simpson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dynamite has Simpson pushed against the cage.
Simpson jumps guard but Dynamite turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dynamite lands a hook that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Simpson looking for a takedown.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Dynamite holds him up against the cage and eventually Simpson drops back down to his feet.

Simpson manages to pull guard.
Dynamite is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Dynamite is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simpson trying to control the position.

Simpson working for a triangle but Dynamite defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson keeping full guard, as Dynamite tries to pass.
Dynamite in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simpson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dynamite is one step ahead there.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dynamite lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Simpson dives in and scores a takedown into Dynamite's guard.
Dynamite bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simpson's guard.

Dynamite wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Dynamite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simpson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Dynamite from controlling successfully.

Simpson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dynamite defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dynamite trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Black Dynamite comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dynamite has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Dynamite! Black Dynamite retains his light heavyweight title!
As Black Dynamite got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: can y'digg it!'.
Homer Simpson spoke after the fight, saying 'DOH! I will be back stronger the next time '.