PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinícius Cavalcante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cavalcante comes to the cage accompanied by Entrance. Bart Simpson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Cavalcante
vs
Simpson

191 cm
37
265 lbs
26 - 6 - 0

205 cm
31
280 lbs
21 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinícius Cavalcante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cavalcante blocks a jab.
Cavalcante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cavalcante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cavalcante swings widly with a right hand
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bart Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cavalcante.
Simpson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cavalcante.
Cavalcante keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simpson.
Simpson wants to clinch.
Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cavalcante avoids the body shot from Simpson.
Cavalcante half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big right from Simpson misses.
We've been hearing reports that Cavalcante has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cavalcante sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Simpson misses.
Cavalcante scores with a kick to the body.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cavalcante manages to avoid it.
Simpson misses with a body kick.
Cavalcante fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalcante lands a nice shot to the body.
Simpson feints a jab promting Cavalcante to slip. Simpson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cavalcante slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Simpson scores with a body shot.
Simpson ducks right into an uppercut from Cavalcante.
Cavalcante moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Simpson misses with a hook. Cavalcante ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Simpson slips a jab from Cavalcante.
Cavalcante takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Cavalcante avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cavalcante connects with a nice looking jab.
Cavalcante throws a hook but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson misses the shot to the body.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cavalcante paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cavalcante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simpson.
Cavalcante takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Simpson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Simpson throws a low kick but Cavalcante moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a straight left.
Cavalcante is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simpson.
Cavalcante throws a hook to the side of Simpson's head but Simpson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cavalcante throws a leg kick
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cavalcante.
A head kick misses from Simpson.
Cavalcante changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Simpson slips under a jab.
Simpson checks a low kick from Cavalcante.
Simpson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Simpson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cavalcante.
Cavalcante throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simpson on the side of the head.
Simpson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cavalcante just misses with a punch to the body.
Cavalcante keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simpson.
Cavalcante connects with the punch.

Simpson gets a clinch.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalcante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cavalcante working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cavalcante misses with a punch on the inside.

Cavalcante breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cavalcante throws a body shot but no joy.
Simpson misses with an uppercut.
Simpson misses with a looping right.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Simpson moves into range and clinches up with Cavalcante.
Cavalcante lands a left hand.
Cavalcante takes a shot to the head.
Simpson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cavalcante tries to break free but Simpson pushes him back against the cage.
Cavalcante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simpson's elbow.
Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cavalcante misses with a punch on the inside.
Cavalcante tries for a takedown but Simpson manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalcante avoiding damage as Simpson throws knees to the body.
Cavalcante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson tries to work over Cavalcante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cavalcante is trying to stall.
Simpson scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson gets underhooks to prevent Cavalcante's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinícius Cavalcante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson takes a shot to the head.

Cavalcante breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Cavalcante misses.
Simpson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cavalcante sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cavalcante goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cavalcante needs to keep his hands up - Simpson had a free shot at his head there.
Cavalcante slips a straight right by Simpson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cavalcante connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Cavalcante misses its intended target.

Cavalcante is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Simpson's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bart Simpson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cavalcante throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Cavalcante misses its intended target.
Cavalcante slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Simpson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Simpson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Bart Simpson has been cut.
Cavalcante swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cavalcante misses with a body shot.
Simpson feints a counter leg kick.
Cavalcante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simpson wants to counter the offense by Cavalcante and move into the clinch position.

Cavalcante fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Simpson sprawls well initially but Cavalcante persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cavalcante trying to control from half guard but Simpson is working away.
Simpson pushes Cavalcante off looking to stand but Cavalcante dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simpson is defending against the submission attempts here by Cavalcante.

Cavalcante is working for a submission of some sort.

Cavalcante is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Cavalcante is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simpson defends it well.

That's two 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 is defending against the submission attempts here by Cavalcante.

Cavalcante is looking for a kimura here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simpson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson walks into a jab.
Cavalcante just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Simpson catches Cavalcante right on the button with a cross.
Cavalcante avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simpson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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.
Cavalcante fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cavalcante slips a straight right by Simpson.
Simpson scores with a leg kick.
Simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
Cavalcante is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Simpson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cavalcante misses the shot to the body.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
Simpson catches Cavalcante with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bart Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cavalcante swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Cavalcante avoids nicely.
Cavalcante takes one to the chin there.
Simpson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cavalcante throws a leg kick which misses Simpson's front leg but catches the back leg as Simpson tries to avoid it.
Bart Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simpson tries to clinch

and Cavalcante counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Simpson!

Cavalcante swings around for an armbar but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cavalcante's guard.
Simpson wants to stand but Cavalcante is controlling his posture from full guard.

Cavalcante is looking for a triangle but Simpson pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bart Simpson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bart Simpson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Cavalcante looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely.
Cavalcante moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cavalcante.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Simpson takes a swing at Cavalcante's ribcage but misses.
Simpson drops his hands momentarily and Cavalcante takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cavalcante misses the shot to the body.
Simpson throws a hook to the side of Cavalcante's head but Cavalcante sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cavalcante!
Simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simpson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simpson.
Nice body punch from Cavalcante.
Simpson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cavalcante.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cavalcante.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson tries to clinch up.
Simpson blocks a head kick by Cavalcante.
Cavalcante bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Simpson's head.
Simpson tries to clinch but Cavalcante is having none of it.
Simpson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cavalcante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
Cavalcante digs a good body shot into Simpson's ribs.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Cavalcante.
Cavalcante wants to control but Simpson is keeping him busy.

Cavalcante tries for a kimura but Simpson is defending well.

Cavalcante tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalcante misses with the ground and pound.
Cavalcante tries to move into full mount but can't pass Simpson's legs.

Cavalcante goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Simpson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cavalcante's guard! Nice work there by Simpson!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cavalcante's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simpson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cavalcante, up you get!
Cavalcante scores with a jab. Simpson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cavalcante stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Simpson.
Simpson throws a head kick but Cavalcante moves out of range.
Cavalcante darts in looking for a takedown but Simpson gets double underhooks and turns Cavalcante into the cage.
Cavalcante slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Cavalcante.
Some bone on bone action there as Simpson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cavalcante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson is looking to slow Cavalcante down with leg kicks.
Simpson looks to throw the jab but Cavalcante is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cavalcante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simpson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cavalcante's head.
Simpson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cavalcante momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalcante misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cavalcante. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson avoids the head kick by Cavalcante.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson stuffs the takedown attempt from Cavalcante. Cavalcante gets slowly back to his feet.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cavalcante manages to avoid it.
Simpson lands with an overhand left.
Cavalcante lands with an overhand left.
Jab from Simpson.
Simpson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cavalcante fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simpson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cavalcante scores with a nice right hand.
Cavalcante throws a push kick but Simpson slaps the foot to one side.
Cavalcante lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Simpson slips under a jab from Cavalcante.
Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cavalcante was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vinícius Cavalcante.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Vinícius Cavalcante!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Bart Simpson!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Vinícius Cavalcante!

Vinícius Cavalcante wins by split decision!
After winning the bout, Vinícius Cavalcante thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.