PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Simpson
vs
Wright

150 cm
28
185 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

183 cm
24
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 11 - 3 - 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Wright!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Wright tries a quick counter leg kick but Simpson is wise to it.

Wright manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Simpson on his heels. He'll look to pass Simpson's guard now, I'm sure.
Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simpson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wright throwing strikes but missing.
Simpson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bart Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wright counters with a two punch combo.

Simpson drives through and clinches with Wright against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Simpson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Wright blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simpson misses with a knee to the head.
Wright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simpson tries to land knees in the clinch but Wright avoids the damage to the body.
Wright wants a takedown.
Wright blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simpson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wright goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simpson prevents it.
Bart Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Wright.
Wright avoiding damage as Simpson throws knees to the body.
Wright is trying to drag Simpson to the mat but Simpson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Simpson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wright.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Simpson.
Wright is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simpson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wright is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simpson missing with 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 crunches a lovely knee into Wright's ribcage.
Wright looks winded!
Nice elbow from Simpson.
Simpson missing with knees to the body.
Wright is looking to take this one to the mat.
Simpson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wright has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wright on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Simpson.
Wright on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wright is looking for a takedown.
Wright is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wright avoiding damage as Simpson throws knees to the body.
Simpson missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice elbow from Simpson.

It looks like Shawn Wright has been cut.
Simpson gets underhooks to prevent Wright's takedown attempt.
Wright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Simpson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Simpson missing with knees to the body.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Simpson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wright is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Simpson to the mat. Simpson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simpson is looking to stand up but Wright isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright working some strikes from top position.
Wright throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wright is looking to work some ground and pound but Simpson has wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wright throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Simpson doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
Simpson tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.

Wright rushes Simpson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wright avoiding damage as Simpson throws knees to the body.
Simpson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
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 lands a nice knee to the body.
Simpson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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 Shawn Wright's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Simpson tries to clinch
and Wright counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Wright clinches up with Simpson and pushes him back against the cage.
Wright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Simpson to keep the fight standing.
Wright managing to block the knees to the body from Simpson.
Wright blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simpson has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Simpson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wright somewhat.
Bart Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Wright.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simpson backing away here, and Wright unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Simpson doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Wright closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Simpson did well to prevent Wright getting side control.
Wright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Simpson is looking to escape.
Wright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet.
Wright looks to land a strike but Simpson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wright throws a strike but Simpson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Wright working for a triangle but Simpson defends it easily.
Wright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simpson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Wright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simpson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wright is tightening it up a little... Simpson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Simpson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Simpson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wright!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shawn Wright!