PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's entrance music is Beat It. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jackson
vs
Simpson

190 cm
24
207 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

180 cm
35
215 lbs
21 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikael Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson closes the distance and pushes Simpson back into the cage.
A short left from Jackson.
Simpson jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Simpson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
Simpson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Simpson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
And Simpson tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jackson shoots in and bounces Simpson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jackson is now in half guard.

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simpson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simpson wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Simpson is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simpson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simpson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simpson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but Simpson is blocking nicely.

Simpson actively working from the bottom here.
Simpson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson controlling the action here.

Simpson actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simpson is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jackson trying to control from Simpson's half guard. Simpson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Simpson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Simpson in his guard.

Jackson keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikael Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
Jackson controlling the position from side mount.

Jackson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Simpson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jackson but great work by Simpson.
Jackson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Westside Martial Arts, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Simpson trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson controls the position from side control.
Jackson tries to buck Simpson off but Simpson is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simpson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jackson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Simpson's guard! Nice work there by Jackson!

Simpson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jackson uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Simpson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson lands some shots froms side control.
Simpson sneaks back into half guard.
Jackson is pressing down on Simpson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simpson is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Simpson is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simpson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simpson manages to get to full guard.

Simpson has an active guard here but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
Simpson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with the ground and pound but Simpson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simpson can do to turn this around?
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simpson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Simpson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four 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.
Jackson passes Simpson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Simpson is having none of it.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but Simpson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Simpson trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Simpson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simpson trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikael Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jackson cracks Simpson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.

Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Simpson's guard.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson works over Simpson with some ground and pound from guard.
Simpson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simpson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Simpson wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Simpson is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Simpson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Simpson to regain full guard.
Simpson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.

Simpson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Homer Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Simpson controlling the action here.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
Simpson looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson forces his way into half guard.
Simpson working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard but Simpson has mounted him!
Simpson with good strikes from the mount here!

Simpson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jackson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jackson!
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simpson's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.

Simpson is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Simpson's guard.
Jackson looks to land a strike but Simpson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Simpson working for submissions but it's allowed Jackson to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikael Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Jackson!
Mikael Jackson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Homer Simpson spoke after the fight, saying 'DOH! I will be back stronger the next time '.