PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Homer Jaysimpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Kung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stefan Kung acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Jaysimpson
vs
Kung

186 cm
27
203 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

180 cm
24
198 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Homer Jaysimpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Kung!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kung closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jaysimpson quickly recovers to half guard.
Kung not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaysimpson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kung trying to control from half guard but Jaysimpson is working away.
Kung stops Jaysimpson from getting back to his feet.
Kung is pressing down on Jaysimpson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jaysimpson is holding on for now.
Jaysimpson is trying to stand.
Kung is nestled in close to Jaysimpson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaysimpson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kung thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jaysimpson's head.
Jaysimpson wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jaysimpson pushes Kung off and gets back to his feet.

Jaysimpson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jaysimpson wants to stand but Kung is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaysimpson is one step ahead there.
Kung has a closed guard, preventing Jaysimpson from standing up.
Kung controls Jaysimpson momentarily but Jaysimpson frees himself.

Jaysimpson stands up from Kung's guard - Jaysimpson perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've been informed that Kung 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.

Jaysimpson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jaysimpson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kung backwards.

Jaysimpson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kung can't fight it off and eventually Jaysimpson manages to take the fight to the floor. Kung looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jaysimpson is aware though and is defending well.
Jaysimpson wants to stand but Kung is controlling his posture from full guard.

Jaysimpson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kung, up you get!

Kung moves into range and clinches up with Jaysimpson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaysimpson misses with a body punch.
Jaysimpson tries a body shot but Kung blocks it.
Kung changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jaysimpson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Jaysimpson forces Kung back against the cage and clinches.
Kung can't get the takedown.
Homer Jaysimpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Kung.
Jaysimpson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaysimpson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kung controls his hands.

Jaysimpson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Jaysimpson stands and steps away. Kung gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kung fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jaysimpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kung manages to avoid it.
Kung looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jaysimpson is fending him off so far but Kung persists. Nope, Jaysimpson circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jaysimpson shoots in and bounces Kung off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Jaysimpson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jaysimpson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaysimpson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Jaysimpson clinches.
Jaysimpson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaysimpson tries to work over Kung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kung blocks a body shot from Jaysimpson.
Kung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kung lands a body punch.

Kung tightens his grip and picks Jaysimpson up, before dumping him to the ground. Jaysimpson manages to land in guard.
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!
Kung with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jaysimpson wants to stand up but Kung is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Homer Jaysimpson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kung shoots in but no luck this time.

Kung gets caught napping as Jaysimpson dives in and scores a takedown. Kung manages to retain guard.

Jaysimpson gets to his feet - Kung follows without any prompting.

Kung gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jaysimpson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jaysimpson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kung's guard.
Kung tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kung is looking for a triangle but Jaysimpson pushes his legs off easily.
Kung working a defensive guard here.

Jaysimpson stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kung misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jaysimpson cracks a nice hook into Kung's ribs.
Kung fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Homer Jaysimpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Kung.
Jaysimpson throws a series of punches but Kung moves out of range.
Kung dives in and grabs Jaysimpson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jaysimpson pushes down on Kung's head and hops out.
Jaysimpson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kung feints the counter takedown.
Jaysimpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kung is just out of range.
And Kung tries to counter it with a takedown but Jaysimpson pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Jaysimpson shoots in and gets a takedown into Kung's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kung is on top in guard.

Kung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaysimpson is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jaysimpson keeping moving, preventing Kung from controlling successfully.
Jaysimpson wants to stand up but Kung is controlling him.
Kung throws an elbow that misses. Jaysimpson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kung's guard. Nice move by Jaysimpson!
Kung has Jaysimpson pulled in close to control his posture.

Jaysimpson gets to his feet. Kung looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've been told by Jaysimpson's head coaches at Heart Cave that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kung misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jaysimpson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kung was covering up waiting for the punch and Jaysimpson finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Jaysimpson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kung, up you get!
Horrible takedown attempt by Kung or perhaps it was just good defense by Jaysimpson, which made it look bad.

Jaysimpson closes the distance and clinches.
Jaysimpson misses with a punch to the body.
Jaysimpson lands a shoulder strike.
Jaysimpson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kung controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Kung fails to land.
Jaysimpson misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Jaysimpson tightens his grip and picks Kung up, before dumping him to the ground. Kung manages to land in guard.
Jaysimpson stopping the sweep attempt from Kung.
Jaysimpson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kung has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jaysimpson has passed into side control.
Kung tries to bench press Jaysimpson off him but Jaysimpson keeps the position.

Jaysimpson decides to stand back up. Jaysimpson steps back and let's Kung get back to his feet.

Jaysimpson moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kung leaning against his opponent.

Jaysimpson has Kung pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jaysimpson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kung tumbling to the mat - Jaysimpson dives into Kung's guard.
Jaysimpson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kung is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Homer Jaysimpson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jaysimpson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kung's half guard.
Jaysimpson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kung.
Kung wants to control but Jaysimpson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kung tries to roll over but Jaysimpson keeps him under control.
Jaysimpson wants to stand but Kung has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kung is controlling Jaysimpson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kung is trying to get back to full guard.
Homer Jaysimpson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kung trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jaysimpson stands up from half guard.
Jaysimpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kung was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaysimpson.
And Kung tries to counter it with a takedown but Jaysimpson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jaysimpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kung can do to turn this around?
Jaysimpson takes a swing at Kung's ribcage but misses.
Jaysimpson misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Jaysimpson misses.
Jaysimpson throws a body shot but no joy.

Kung feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jaysimpson keeping moving, preventing Kung from controlling successfully.
Kung with a nice head shot there.
Homer Jaysimpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kung won't allow Jaysimpson to get back to his feet.
Kung passes Jaysimpson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kung takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jaysimpson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kung lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jaysimpson tries to kick Kung off but Kung keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Kung looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kung working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kung is taking a breather. Jaysimpson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kung lands a nice short elbow.
Jaysimpson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kung.
Jaysimpson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kung.
Kung sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jaysimpson is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Jaysimpson pushes Kung off and gets back to his feet.
Jaysimpson throws a body kick that misses.
Kung is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jaysimpson with a body shot.
Jaysimpson is looking to wear down Kung with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jaysimpson misses the shot to the body.

Kung instigates a clinch.
Kung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Jaysimpson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kung tries to roll over but Jaysimpson keeps him under control.
Jaysimpson wants to stand but Kung has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Homer Jaysimpson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jaysimpson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Jaysimpson!
Homer Jaysimpson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.