PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Barreto Neto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitor Barreto Neto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Barreto Neto
vs
Simpson

190 cm
23
190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

200 cm
19
188 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vitor Barreto Neto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Homer Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Barreto Neto. No joy for Simpson on that attempt.
Barreto Neto fails to land with a series of punches.
Barreto Neto needs to keep his hands up - Simpson had a free shot at his head there.

Simpson clinches up against the cage.

Barreto Neto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
Barreto Neto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simpson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Barreto Neto throws a left and a right that both miss

and Simpson counters by clinching up.
Barreto Neto tries to pull guard but Simpson won't allow it.
Barreto Neto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Simpson.
Simpson working aggressively here.
Barreto Neto stalling against the cage.

Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barreto Neto keeps the fight on the outside.
Barreto Neto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simpson wants to clinch up but Barreto Neto keeps it at a distance.
Barreto Neto misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Barreto Neto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barreto Neto throws a left and a right that both miss

and Simpson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Barreto Neto!
Barreto Neto is trying to escape the mount.
Simpson controlling his opponent.
Barreto Neto is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barreto Neto is squirming around, avoiding Simpson's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreto Neto has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Simpson struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simpson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Simpson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Barreto Neto defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Simpson is hanging on to Barreto Neto's back as he tries to escape.
Simpson trying to control momentarily.
Barreto Neto looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simpson biding his time, controlling Barreto Neto.
Barreto Neto prevents Simpson from getting a body triangle.
Barreto Neto can't escape the position.
Simpson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barreto Neto trying to control the position but Simpson manages to sink in the hooks.
Barreto Neto is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Simpson missing with strikes.
Simpson controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Homer Simpson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice defenses there by Barreto Neto.
Simpson shoots in and drives through. Barreto Neto sprawls well.
Simpson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Simpson.
Barreto Neto looks to land a combination but Simpson avoids it well.
Donk. Barreto Neto catches Simpson right on the button with a cross.
Vitor Barreto Neto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson cracks a nice hook into Barreto Neto's ribs.

Simpson gets a clinch.
Barreto Neto working hard to break the clinch.
Simpson is trying to break free.
Barreto Neto taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Barreto Neto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barreto Neto can't get the takedown.
Simpson taking a breather.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Barreto Neto holds him up against the cage and eventually Simpson drops back down to his feet.
Vitor Barreto Neto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homer Simpson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreto Neto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simpson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson doesn't manage to clinch there - Barreto Neto circles away.
Barreto Neto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Simpson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Simpson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Simpson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Vitor Barreto Neto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson slips a jab and a cross from Barreto Neto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson shoots in but no luck this time.
Simpson is looking to clinch.
Simpson scores with a head kick.
Vitor Barreto Neto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Barreto Neto. No joy for Simpson on that attempt.
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!
Barreto Neto lands a with a good body shot.
Simpson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Barreto Neto avoids it well.
Barreto Neto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barreto Neto throws a shot to the body.
Simpson slips under a jab.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but Barreto Neto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barreto Neto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Simpson with that takedown attempt.
Simpson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barreto Neto.
Simpson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barreto Neto's waist but Barreto Neto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simpson off to one side.
Simpson fails to land the takedown.
Simpson moves out of range of the strikes.
Simpson closes the distance and clinches up with Barreto Neto, looking for a takedown. Simpson pushes Barreto Neto against the cage but Barreto Neto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barreto Neto tries to clinch up

and Simpson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barreto Neto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simpson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barreto Neto.

Simpson manages to break the clinch.

Simpson scores a takedown into full mount!
Simpson wants to control the pace but Barreto Neto is squirming around nicely.

Simpson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Simpson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Simpson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Homer Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Simpson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Barreto Neto moves into the clinch.

Barreto Neto breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Simpson with that takedown attempt.
Barreto Neto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Simpson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Simpson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Homer Simpson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simpson trying to control but Barreto Neto is working from the bottom.
Simpson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson tries to pass to full mount but Barreto Neto defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Barreto Neto controls his leg.
Simpson is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Simpson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barreto Neto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barreto Neto is refusing to be controlled, as Simpson sits in half guard.
Simpson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two 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.
Barreto Neto is trying to stand back up but Simpson is controlling him

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice shot lands for Barreto Neto.
Vitor Barreto Neto is winning the standup battle so far.
Barreto Neto tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Simpson throws a shot from downtown. Barreto Neto moves away and avoids it.
Simpson throws the left hand but Barreto Neto avoids the punch easily.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Barreto Neto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vitor Barreto Neto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homer Simpson.
Barreto Neto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Simpson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Simpson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson controlling the pace for now.
Simpson trying to control but Barreto Neto is having none of it.
Homer Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simpson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barreto Neto wants to control but Simpson is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simpson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vitor Barreto Neto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barreto Neto tries to hold on but Simpson postures up.

Simpson get's back to his feet.
Simpson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barreto Neto circles away.
Barreto Neto missing with a left hand there. Simpson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Homer Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simpson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

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