PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Buster Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Hendrix
vs
Simpson

174 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Buster Hendrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Simpson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hendrix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simpson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hendrix is fending him off so far but Simpson persists. Nope, Hendrix circles away and we're back to standing.
Mike Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hendrix sprawls well. Hendrix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet.
Buster Hendrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Simpson.
Hendrix looks for a takedown but Simpson sprawls well.
Simpson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Simpson has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix tries to score a body lock takedown but Simpson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simpson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Hendrix tightens his grip and picks Simpson up, before dumping him to the ground. Simpson manages to land in guard.
Hendrix throws a strike but Simpson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Simpson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Simpson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hendrix swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Simpson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Simpson shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simpson.
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simpson but Simpson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hendrix with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters with a one-two to the body.

Simpson gets a clinch.
Simpson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hendrix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hendrix is trying to pull guard but Simpson has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix wants to get back to striking at distance but Simpson won't allow it.

Simpson breaks the clinch.
Hendrix stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hendrix.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hendrix.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hendrix sprawls well. Hendrix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simpson is defended easily by Hendrix.

Simpson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simpson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Simpson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Simpson goes for a double leg but Hendrix avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hendrix continues to drive forward.
Hendrix half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Simpson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hendrix pinned against the cage. Hendrix gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hendrix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simpson with the counter takedown but Hendrix avoids it easily.
Simpson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hendrix tries to avoid it but Simpson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hendrix to the ground. Hendrix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Hendrix tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buster Hendrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Simpson.
Simpson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hendrix is fending him off so far but Simpson persists. Nope, Hendrix circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix shoots for a takedown but Simpson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simpson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hendrix tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
Hendrix wants to clinch.
Simpson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson goes for a double leg but Hendrix avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hendrix continues to drive forward.
It appears Hendrix was looking to counter with a kick there.

Simpson clinches with his opponent.
Hendrix drops down looking for an ankle pick but Simpson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Simpson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hendrix is fending him off so far but Simpson persists. Nope, Hendrix circles away and we're back to standing.
Hendrix stuffs the takedown.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Hendrix closes the distance and clinches up with Simpson, looking for a takedown. Hendrix pushes Simpson against the cage but Simpson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hendrix will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Hendrix moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is looking for a takedown.
Hendrix tries to pull guard but Simpson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hendrix is trying to break the clinch but Simpson has him pressed against the cage.
Hendrix goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simpson prevents it.
Hendrix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simpson.
Simpson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hendrix smiles and moves away.
Simpson has his takedown stuffed
and Hendrix counters with a stiff right hand.
Hendrix slaps away a takedown attempt from Simpson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix fails with a takedown attempt.
Simpson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simpson or perhaps it was just good defense by Hendrix, which made it look bad.
Hendrix fails with a takedown attempt.
Simpson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hendrix.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hendrix rushes Simpson and presses him up against the cage.
The referee calls for Simpson to work.
Come on Hendrix - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Simpson breaks the clinch.
Hendrix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Simpson closes the distance and clinches.
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 Buster Hendrix will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hendrix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hendrix tries to keep at a distance but Simpson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hendrix tries to pull guard but Simpson won't allow it.
Hendrix fails to pull guard.
Hendrix changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simpson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buster Hendrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hendrix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hendrix tries for a takedown but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simpson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simpson.
Hendrix drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simpson sprawls and moves away.
Simpson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hendrix counters with a straight right hand.

Simpson forces Hendrix back against the cage and clinches.
Simpson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hendrix taking a breather.
Hendrix stops a takedown attempt from Simpson.
Hendrix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simpson.
Hendrix displaying some good clinch control by pressing Simpson up against the cage.
Hendrix is trying to break the clinch but Simpson has him pressed against the cage.

Simpson jumps guard.
Simpson controlling Hendrix's posture.
Hendrix with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Simpson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Hendrix stands up and waves to Simpson to follow him.

Simpson moves into range and clinches up with Hendrix.
Hendrix wants to take the fight to the mat but Simpson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Simpson has Hendrix pushed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson slows down the pace here.

Simpson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simpson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hendrix avoids it really well and circles away.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hendrix closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simpson circles away.
Hendrix moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSimpson.
Simpson dives in and grabs Hendrix's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hendrix pushes down on Simpson's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hendrix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Hendrix closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hendrix drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Simpson pulls Hendrix into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hendrix throwing strikes but missing.
Simpson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

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