PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezequiel Calderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calderon has chosen "One Rhythm (Da Yard Riddim Mix)" by Debi Nova as his entrance music. Bart Simpson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Simpson
vs
Calderon

208 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
225 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bart Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezequiel Calderon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson scores with a head kick. Calderon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Ezequiel Calderon has been cut.
Simpson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Calderon pinned against the cage. Calderon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Calderon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses
and Calderon counters with a one-two to the body.
Simpson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Simpson clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson managing to block the knees to the body from Calderon.
Calderon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Simpson to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simpson lands a head kick!
Calderon throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Simpson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Calderon looks winded!

Simpson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Calderon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Calderon tries to bench press Simpson off him but Simpson keeps the position.
Calderon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Simpson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Calderon to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calderon lands with a kick to the temple. Simpson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Simpson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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!
Simpson shoots in looking for a takedown. Calderon tries to sprawl out of it but Simpson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Calderon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simpson clinches up with Calderon and pushes him back against the cage.

Simpson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simpson throws a sloppy head kick and Calderon moves out of range easily.
Calderon leaves Simpson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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 shoots in and drives through. Calderon sprawls well.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Calderon. No joy for Simpson on that attempt.
Calderon throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Simpson.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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 Ezequiel Calderon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A head kick misses from Simpson.
Simpson lands with a kick to the temple. Calderon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Calderon pushes Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.

Simpson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calderon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simpson throws a big counter combination but Calderon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Calderon is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson misses with a head kick.
Bart Simpson is winning the standup battle so far.
Simpson tries to clinch up.
Simpson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCalderon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simpson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCalderon.
Calderon throws a series of punches but Simpson avoids them all with ease.
Simpson throws a counter high kick but Calderon was just alert enough to avoid it.
Simpson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Calderon's waist but Calderon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simpson off to one side.

Simpson clinches up with Calderon and pushes him back against the cage.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Calderon to keep the fight standing.

Simpson breaks from the clinch.
Simpson fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Calderon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calderon tries to pull guard but Simpson won't allow it.

Simpson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Calderon.
Calderon keeps the fight on the outside.
Bart Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simpson gets a clinch.
Calderon tries to work over Simpson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Calderon.
Calderon tries to land knees in the clinch but Simpson avoids the damage to the body.

Simpson manages to break the clinch.
Calderon throws a series of punches but Simpson moves out of range.
It looked like Simpson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Simpson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calderon throws a sloppy head kick
and Simpson counters with a one-two to the body.
Simpson throws a head kick that half lands.

Simpson has taken the fight to the clinch.

Simpson breaks the clinch.
Simpson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Calderon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Simpson with that takedown attempt.
Calderon shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Simpson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ezequiel Calderon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Calderon.
Calderon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simpson.
Simpson shoots in looking for a takedown. Calderon tries to sprawl out of it but Simpson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Calderon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Calderon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson misses with a head kick.
Calderon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Calderon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is looking to clinch but Calderon is avoiding it.
Simpson wants to clinch.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calderon can do to turn this around?
Calderon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson fails with the takedown
and Calderon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Simpson backs off Calderon throws a huge counter combo but Simpson manages to avoid it all.
Simpson lands a high kick!
Simpson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Calderon pinned against the cage. Calderon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Calderon leaves Simpson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson darts in trying to clinch
and Calderon counters with a two punch combo.
Simpson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Calderon tries to counter with a clinch but Simpson shakes him off and moves away.
Simpson throws a sloppy head kick and Calderon moves out of range easily.
Ezequiel Calderon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calderon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Calderon blocks a head kick by Simpson.
Bart Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Calderon throws a head kick that misses.
Simpson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Calderon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simpson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Simpson!