PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between bo simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Flipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Marko Flipovic enters the cage!

simpson
vs
Flipovic

200 cm
22
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

GummIberry Nutrition

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, bo simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marko Flipovic!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
simpson fails to land the takedown.
Flipovic tries to bum rush simpson with a series of wild strikes but simpson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
simpson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Flipovic can pounce on him.

Flipovic has managed to clinch.
simpson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Flipovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Flipovic can't break the clinch.
simpson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Flipovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bo simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flipovic has had enough of the clinch but simpson keeps him there for the moment.
simpson has Flipovic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Flipovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Flipovic tries to break the clinch but simpson is controlling the position.
simpson tries for a takedown but Flipovic manages to get underhooks.
simpson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flipovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Flipovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from simpson.
simpson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Flipovic wants to break free but simpson has control.
simpson tries for a takedown. No joy.

Flipovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
simpson fails with a takedown attempt.
simpson is breathing heavily.
Flipovic jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Flipovic throws a series of strikes that have simpson backpedaling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flipovic lands a nice hook to simpson's body. simpson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Flipovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flipovic misses with the combination.
simpson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Flipovic lands a nice shot to the body.
simpson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flipovic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Flipovic fails to land with a series of punches.
simpson blocks a head kick by Flipovic.
Left hook, right uppercut from Flipovic.
Nice sprawl there from Flipovic as simpson shoots in.
Flipovic throws a right and a left that simpson avoids nicely.
simpson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Flipovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
simpson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Flipovic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Flipovic throws a nice looking combination but simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flipovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flipovic misses with a few strikes there.
Flipovic with a lazy takedown attempt

and simpson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Flipovic!
Flipovic is trying to stand up.
Flipovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with simpson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
simpson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Flipovic tries to hold on but simpson pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by simpson.
Flipovic is desperately trying to improve his position but simpson has a good base and remains in mount.
Flipovic is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
simpson scoring with strikes but Flipovic is staying in there.
simpson looking to finish Flipovic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Flipovic!
Flipovic really wants to buck simpson off and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
simpson trying to control but Flipovic is having none of it.
simpson looking to finish with strikes here!
Flipovic is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

simpson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Flipovic manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flipovic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, simpson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
simpson tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

simpson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no simpson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
simpson tries to score with some ground and pound. Flipovic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Flipovic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
simpson working the ground and pound from side control.
Flipovic is trying to buck simpson off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
simpson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
simpson cracks Flipovic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Flipovic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

simpson shoots in for a double leg but Flipovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Flipovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt simpson.
Flipovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
simpson fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Flipovic as simpson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bo simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flipovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Flipovic scores with a leg kick.
simpson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flipovic but Flipovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marko Flipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
simpson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Flipovic.
Flipovic wants to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flipovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
simpson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Flipovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Flipovic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flipovic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as simpson backs up against the cage.
Flipovic throws a series of punches but simpson avoids them all with ease.
simpson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Flipovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Flipovic throws a series of punches but simpson avoids them all with ease.
simpson looks for a takedown but Flipovic sprawls well.
Flipovic keeps simpson at a distance using the push kick.
Flipovic throws a series of punches but simpson avoids them all with ease.
Flipovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on simpson. That did some damage!
A right-left combo lands from Flipovic.
simpson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Flipovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Flipovic throws a right and a left that simpson avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flipovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flipovic lands a head kick. simpson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Flipovic with a hook.
simpson closes the distance and clinches up with Flipovic, looking for a takedown. simpson pushes Flipovic against the cage but Flipovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Flipovic misses with a two punch combination.
Flipovic throws a shot to the body.
Marko Flipovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flipovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Flipovic throws a nice looking combination but simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Flipovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Flipovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Flipovic.
simpson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Flipovic scores with a kick to the body.
Flipovic shoots in and drives through. simpson sprawls well.
A nice combination there by Flipovic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
simpson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flipovic is fending him off so far but simpson persists. Nope, Flipovic circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flipovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to simpson's calf.
Flipovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flipovic throws a series of strikes that have simpson backpedaling.
Flipovic throws a shot to the body.
Flipovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Flipovic!
No joy there for Flipovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
simpson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Flipovic can pounce on him.
Flipovic throws a one two combo.
Flipovic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Flipovic.
Flipovic lands a two punch combo.
Flipovic throws a series of punches but simpson moves out of range.
Flipovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown by simpson or perhaps it was just good defense by Flipovic which made him look bad.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Flipovic!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
simpson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flipovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Flipovic tries to clinch there but simpson circles away.
simpson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
simpson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
simpson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch combination from Flipovic misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick there by Flipovic.
Flipovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt simpson.
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 tries to keep at a distance but Flipovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Flipovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Flipovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flipovic.
bo simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flipovic throws a one two combo.
simpson closes the distance and clinches up with Flipovic, looking for a takedown. simpson pushes Flipovic against the cage but Flipovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Flipovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
simpson shoots in but no luck this time.

simpson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Flipovic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Flipovic can't do much from the bottom here.
Flipovic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but simpson is controlling him well.
Flipovic is not content to let simpson control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
simpson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
simpson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flipovic keeps working.
Flipovic is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

simpson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Flipovic has escaped the position, nice work there.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Flipovic shoots in but simpson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
simpson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flipovic as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bo simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flipovic scores with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Flipovic connects with a nice looking jab.
A good leg kick by Flipovic.
Flipovic swinging wilding here.
Flipovic lands a head shot.
Flipovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
simpson looks for a takedown but Flipovic sprawls well.
simpson takes a kick to the side of the head.
simpson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Flipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Flipovic lands a two punch combo.
Flipovic throws a leg kick which misses simpson's front leg but catches the back leg as simpson tries to avoid it.
bo simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flipovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flipovic misses with a combination

and simpson counters with a shoot takedown. Flipovic fights it but they end up in guard.
Flipovic is wriggling around but simpson manages to pass to half guard.
simpson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
simpson trying to mount his opponent but Flipovic defends it.
simpson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
simpson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
simpson stops Flipovic from getting back to his feet.
simpson is taking a breather. Flipovic 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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marko Flipovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flipovic throws a right and a left that simpson avoids nicely.
simpson shoots in but no luck this time.
simpson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Flipovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flipovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
simpson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
simpson shoots in for a takedown but Flipovic shows good takedown defense.
Flipovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Flipovic misses with a double jab

and simpson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Flipovic's guard.
simpson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
simpson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Flipovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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 bo simpson.
I think Flipovic 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Flipovic!