PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoshiteru Goto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goto kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Japanese Boy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Goto
vs
Simpson

173 cm
32
146 lbs
23 - 13 - 1

170 cm
41
156 lbs
47 - 24 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Yoshiteru Goto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 47 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goto looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range.
Yoshiteru Goto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simpson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goto.
Simpson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Goto throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson counters with a leg kick.
Simpson works the jab nicely.
Simpson wants to land a leg kick but Goto is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Simpson.
Simpson throws a solid leg kick but Goto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Simpson.
Simpson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've been informed that Simpson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Simpson cracks the inside of Goto's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson connects with a leg kick. Goto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Goto throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson takes one to the chin there.
Goto misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Goto.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Goto misses with a hook.
Simpson throws a lazy uppercut
and Goto counters with a thumping low kick.
Goto looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely.
Simpson throws an overhand right that lands on Goto's shoulder, as Goto tries to avoid the shot.
Simpson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goto.
Simpson scores with a nice right hand.
Goto throws a big shot that misses.
Simpson throws the kick towards the body but Goto avoids it.
Goto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simpson.
Goto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simpson.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Simpson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goto digs a good body shot into Simpson's ribs.
Simpson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goto misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Simpson misses the target.
Goto ducks right into an uppercut from Simpson.
Goto ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
Goto slips under a jab.
Simpson connects with a crisp jab.
Jab from Goto.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simpson. That's going to slow Goto down.
Goto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Goto throws a lazy right hand but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Simpson.
Simpson throws a shot from downtown. Goto moves away and avoids it.
Simpson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goto finds it's way round the side to connect with Simpson's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simpson throws a leg kick that misses.
Simpson missing with a left hand there. Goto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simpson connects with a solid leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goto.
Simpson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good leg kick by Simpson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A cross from Simpson lands.
Simpson slips a straight right by Goto.
A telegraphed right hand from Simpson misses the target.
Goto throws a right and a left that both miss.

Goto drives through and clinches with Simpson against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson.
Goto has Simpson pressed against the cage, preventing Simpson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Simpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Simpson blocking some punches.
Simpson tries to circle away but Goto has him pinned against the cage.
I was talking to Goto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goto slips a jab from Simpson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Goto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simpson is looking to land body kicks.
Goto throws out a loose jab but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Goto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
Simpson throws a front kick aimed at Goto's knee but Goto avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simpson. That's going to slow Goto down.
The fighters circling - Goto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Goto.
Simpson throws a hook but Goto blocks it.
Goto misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Homer Simpson dominated that round.
That's time! Goto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Simpson moves out of range of the strikes.
Goto misses with a head kick.
Goto throws a big shot that misses.
Simpson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goto is able to avoid easily.
Goto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simpson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goto.
Goto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Goto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Simpson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Goto throws out a powerful jab.
Goto lands with a hook. Simpson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Goto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goto lands with a cross.
Both fighters circling a little - Simpson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goto scores with a nice strike.
Goto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goto misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson swings for the body but Goto moves out of range.
Goto lands with an uppercut that bounces Simpson off the cage and back into range.
An inside leg kick lands from Goto.
Decent striking displayed by Goto there.
Simpson tests Goto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Goto throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Goto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Simpson.
Goto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Goto.
Goto displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Goto is just out of range.
Simpson ducks right into an uppercut from Goto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but Goto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simpson blocks a head kick by Goto.
Goto scores with a jab to the head.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goto moves away.
Simpson misses with a looping right.
Goto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simpson throws the left hand but Goto avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Goto there.
Simpson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goto.
Simpson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goto. Goto obviously looking to wear him down.
Simpson throws a big shot that misses.
Goto throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
A slow jab from Goto misses its intended target.
Goto scores with a spinning back kick!
Goto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a nice looking body shot.
Simpson tries a low kick but Goto avoids it.
Simpson connects with a solid leg kick.
Simpson cracks the inside of Goto's front leg.
Homer Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simpson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goto's head.
Goto scores with a punch to the head.
Goto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Goto throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily.
Goto looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely.
Goto moves out of range as Simpson throws a body kick.
Goto looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
Simpson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goto misses with a straight right.
Goto checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goto.
Goto just misses with a punch to the body.
Goto misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simpson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for Simpson.
Simpson lands the left hand.
Goto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Simpson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Simpson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goto's sensitive parts.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Goto moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
Goto works Simpson's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshiteru Goto dominated that second round.
That's time! Goto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Simpson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Simpson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goto.
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goto.
Goto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That kick from Goto tenderised Simpson's leg. Simpson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Simpson connects with a leg kick. Goto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Simpson scores with a hook to the body. Goto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simpson lands with a nice body punch.
Goto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simpson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Simpson avoids the head kick by Goto.
Simpson throws a lazy body kick
and Simpson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simpson, right into the meat.
Goto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but Goto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goto thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Goto.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goto tries to land a body kick
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Goto checks a low kick from Simpson.
Nice defenses there by Simpson.
Goto throws a hook to the side of Simpson's head but Simpson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simpson lands with a right hand.
Simpson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goto blocks a low kick nicely.
Simpson misses with a low kick as Goto jumps back.
Goto missing with a left hand there. Simpson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Goto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goto throws out a loose jab but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Simpson's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goto misses with an uppercut.
Goto scores with a punch to the head.
Goto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goto circles away quickly and effectively.
Simpson throws a low kick but Goto avoids it.
Simpson looks to throw the jab but Goto is out of range.
Simpson lands with a good body shot.
Goto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Goto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simpson checks it well.
Goto connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Simpson throws a hook to the side of Goto's head but Goto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goto loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
Goto misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
Simpson connects with a right hand. Goto shakes it off.
Simpson cracks Goto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Goto checks a leg kick nicely.
Simpson swings for the body but Goto moves out of range.
Goto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goto lands a really nice looking cross but Simpson seems unphased.
Simpson moves out of range as Goto strikes.
Goto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simpson.
Simpson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Simpson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simpson. Simpson obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goto throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily.
Goto checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Simpson misses the target.
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Goto.
Goto misses with a double jab.
Goto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Simpson.
Goto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simpson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Goto to score with a decent uppercut.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Goto misses with a straight left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Homer Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simpson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Simpson!
Homer Simpson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.