PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between OJ Simpson (ranked 5626 p4p, 24919 weight class) and Ahmed Pasic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahmed Pasic is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Simpson
vs
Pasic

210 cm
18
193
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
199
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, OJ Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ahmed Pasic!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simpson.
Pasic wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simpson misses with an uppercut.
Pasic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Simpson.
Simpson loads up on a big right hand but Pasic slips the punch.
Simpson misses with a hook.
Pasic slips a straight right by Simpson.
Pasic is looking to clinch.
OJ Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Simpson.
Pasic moves out of range as Simpson strikes.
Pasic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Pasic.
A jab from Simpson misses.
Pasic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson throws a jab when Pasic was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simpson looks to land a left hand but Pasic moved out of range nicely.
Pasic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Simpson throws a big shot that misses.
Simpson connects with a right hand. Pasic shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson misses with an uppercut.
Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pasic blocks a jab.
Simpson cracks Pasic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Pasic saw that one coming.
Pasic tries to bum rush Simpson with a series of wild strikes but Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pasic wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Pasic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simpson sprawls well. Simpson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pasic gets slowly back to his feet.

Simpson tries to sprawl but Pasic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Simpson trying to get back to full guard but Pasic takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Simpson wants to control but Pasic is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasic working Simpson over with strikes here.
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 hold on but Pasic pushes him away.
Simpson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simpson wants to hold on but Pasic pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson tries to reverse the position but Pasic maintains control.
Simpson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pasic looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pasic stands up from mount. Strange move.

Simpson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pasic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simpson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pasic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simpson, up you get!
Simpson looks to throw the jab but Pasic is out of range.
Pasic walks into a left hand.
Pasic ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Pasic moved out of range.
Pasic moves out of range of the strikes.

Simpson gets caught napping as Pasic dives in and scores a takedown. Simpson manages to retain guard.

Pasic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pasic lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson is trying to control the position but Pasic postures up.
Pasic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that OJ Simpson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Simpson looks to land a right hand but Pasic moved out of range.
Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pasic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pasic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pasic slips a jab from Simpson.
Pasic is looking for the big counter here.
Pasic needs to keep his hands up - Simpson had a free shot at his head there.
Simpson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pasic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Simpson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pasic.
Pasic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Pasic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Pasic misses.
Pasic walks into a stiff left hand from Simpson.
Simpson with a hook.
Simpson missing with a left hand there. Pasic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pasic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pasic.
Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OJ Simpson is winning the standup battle so far.

Pasic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet but Pasic is dominant here and he's now got Simpson's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pasic on the ground.
Pasic is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
We've been informed that Pasic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasic controlling well, preventing Simpson from escaping the position.
Pasic really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Simpson.

Pasic has got one arm under Simpson's chin. This could be trouble... Simpson trying to control the other hand but Pasic gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Simpson has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ahmed Pasic!