PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lineker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Simpson
vs
Lineker

170 cm
45
156 lbs
53 - 28 - 0

177 cm
32
163 lbs
21 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 53 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Homer Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Lineker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lineker moves away from the strike by Simpson.
Simpson backing away here, and Lineker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lineker tries a low kick but Simpson avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Lineker.
Lineker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been informed that Lineker 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 thumps Lineker with a low kick.
Lineker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Simpson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Simpson misses with a looping right.
Simpson throws a jab when Lineker was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lineker wants to land a leg kick but Simpson is out of range.
Lineker moves out of range of the body kick.
Simpson throws a body shot but no joy.
Lineker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws a push kick but Lineker slaps the foot to one side.
Simpson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lineker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lineker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lineker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Lineker is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lineker avoids the body shot from Simpson.
Simpson throws a poor cross that misses
and Lineker counters with a nice leg kick.
Lineker scores with a push kick.
Simpson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lineker counters with a thumping low kick.
Lineker connects with a leg kick. Simpson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Simpson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lineker flicks out a counter leg kick but Simpson steps away.
Lineker misses with a body kick.
Lineker misses with a leg kick
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Simpson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lineker's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lineker slips under a jab.
Simpson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lineker.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lineker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Lineker.
Simpson jabs Lineker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lineker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lineker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lineker steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lineker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.
Simpson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lineker counters with a thumping low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lineker.
Simpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lineker is just out of range.
Simpson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineker scoring well with a low kick there.
Simpson swinging wildly here.
Simpson looks to throw the jab but Lineker is out of range.
Good work by Simpson as he checks the leg kick.
Simpson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lineker counters with a leg kick.
Lineker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simpson.
Simpson sizes up Lineker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Simpson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lineker checks it well.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Lineker tried to score with a low kick but Simpson checks it.
Lineker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simpson's sensitive parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a looping right.
Lineker looks for the body kick but Simpson saw that one coming.
That kick from Lineker tenderised Simpson's leg. Simpson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lineker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simpson's sensitive parts.
Simpson feints and then cracks Lineker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lineker down.
Simpson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lineker thumps Simpson with a low kick.
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 throws a hook to the side of Lineker's head but Lineker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lineker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big right from Simpson misses.
Lineker blocks a jab.
Lineker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lineker checks a low kick from Simpson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Homer Simpson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Simpson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lineker.
Lineker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Simpson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Simpson throws the kick towards the body but Lineker avoids it.
Lineker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Simpson is looking to counter punch.
Lineker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simpson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Lineker is predictable there
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Simpson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lineker slips under a jab from Simpson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lineker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simpson backing away here, and Lineker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Lineker moved out of range.
Lineker throws a wild body kick that Simpson sees coming a mile off.
A left and a right from Simpson both land. Nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineker walks into a jab.
Lineker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simpson backing away here, and Lineker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lineker throws a low kick, looking for Simpson's leg but Simpson calmly moves out of range.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lineker misses with a low kick.
Lineker defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Lineker replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Simpson blocks it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lineker.
Simpson throws a low kick but Lineker moves out of range easily.
Lineker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lineker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Simpson checks a leg kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
Simpson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Simpson misses with an uppercut.
Simpson misses with a hook to the body
and Lineker counters with an inside leg kick.
Simpson throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Lineker.
Lineker avoids a kick to the body.
Simpson throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
Simpson misses the body punch
and Lineker counters with a slapping leg kick.
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 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lineker feints a counter leg kick.
Homer Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lineker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simpson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Simpson thows a leg kick but Lineker checks it
and Lineker counters with a thumping low kick.
Lineker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lineker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Simpson.
Lineker throws a leg kick but Simpson checks it.
Lineker misses with the body kick
and Simpson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lineker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lineker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lineker flicks out a counter leg kick but Simpson steps away.
Simpson misses with a kick to the body.
Simpson tries to bum rush Lineker with a series of wild strikes but Lineker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lineker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lineker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Simpson misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lineker misses with a low kick.
Simpson throws a lazy uppercut
and Lineker counters with a nice leg kick.
Lineker 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.
Lineker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lineker delivers a nice body kick.
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 stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lineker.
Lineker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Simpson misses with a double jab
and Lineker counters with a nice kick to the body.
Homer Simpson is winning the standup battle so far.
Simpson throws a big shot that misses.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Homer Simpson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A decent looking body kick lands there for Lineker.
Simpson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lineker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lineker tries to work over Simpson's front leg with a kick but Simpson checks it.
Simpson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lineker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Simpson throws a low kick, looking for Lineker's leg but Lineker calmly moves out of range.
Lineker moves away from the strike by Simpson.
Simpson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lineker misses with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Simpson.
Lineker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Simpson as he connects with a hook.
Lineker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Simpson checks a leg kick.
Simpson loads up on a big right hand but Lineker slips the punch.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Lineker moved out of range.
Simpson looks to throw the jab but Lineker is out of range.
Lineker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simpson's sensitive parts.
Lineker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Simpson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lineker is able to avoid easily.
Simpson throws a big shot that misses.
Lineker feints a counter leg kick.
Simpson takes a swing at Lineker's ribcage but misses.
Lineker moves away from the strike by Simpson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lineker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Simpson swings widly with a right hand
and Lineker counters with a low kick, right behind Simpson 's knee.
Simpson wants to slow Lineker down by chopping away at his legs.
Lineker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Simpson misses with a lunging right hand
and Lineker counters with an outside leg kick.
Simpson misses with a looping left.
Lineker throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lineker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lineker connects with a leg kick. Simpson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Simpson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Simpson throws a leg kick
and Lineker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lineker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
John Lineker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lineker can pounce on him.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lineker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Simpson's knee momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Simpson.
Simpson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lineker wants to slow Simpson down by chopping away at his legs.
Lineker is looking to slow Simpson down with leg kicks.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Lineker checks it.
Lineker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lineker. That's going to slow Simpson down.
Lineker throws a leg kick but Simpson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Simpson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lineker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lineker feints a counter leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lineker counters with a leg kick.
Lineker throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lineker.
Lineker replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Simpson blocks it well.
A low kick from Simpson misses
and Lineker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lineker.
Lineker looks for the body kick but Simpson saw that one coming.
A low kick from Simpson misses
and Lineker counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lineker is looking to score with low kicks.
Simpson throws a combination that misses
and Lineker counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lineker throws a leg kick but Simpson sees it coming and checks it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Lineker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simpson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Homer Simpson!
After winning the bout, Homer Simpson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.