PBP Commentary

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

Simpson
vs
Kellermann

185 cm
23
179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bart Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andi Kellermann!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kellermann, right into the meat.
Simpson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kellermann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simpson somewhat.

Simpson tries to keep at a distance but Kellermann has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kellermann landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kellermann lands a good knee to the midsection. Simpson won't want to take too many of those.
Kellermann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.

Kellermann jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kellermann keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Simpson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Kellermann keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simpson throws and elbow that misses. Kellermann uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simpson's guard. Nice move by Kellermann!
Kellermann tries to stand but Simpson is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simpson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kellermann prevents Simpson from getting back to his feet.
Simpson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kellermann puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Simpson is looking for a sweep. Kellermann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simpson is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kellermann stands up out of the half guard.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Kellermann moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kellermann.
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kellermann.
Kellermann goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kellermann is defended easily by Simpson.
Kellermann tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simpson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kellermann at a distance.
Simpson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kellermann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kellermann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kellermann looks gassed!
Simpson keeps the fight on the outside.
Simpson misses with the combination.
Kellermann doesn't manage to clinch there - Simpson circles away.

Simpson tries to keep at a distance but Kellermann has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kellermann drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kellermann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simpson smiles and moves away.
Bart Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andi Kellermann.
Kellermann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson misses with a hook. Kellermann ducked under it nicely.
Simpson scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Simpson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Simpson stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bart Simpson will probably get the nod.
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.

Simpson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kellermann defends it nicely.
Kellermann fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simpson avoids it really well and circles away.
Bart Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kellermann stuffs the takedown.
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kellermann.

Kellermann has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simpson jumps guard but Kellermann stands there with Simpson around his waist. Simpson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Simpson jumps guard and drags Kellermann to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet but Kellermann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Simpson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kellermann!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson controlling from mount.

That's two 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 throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kellermann because Simpson loaded up on that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kellermann in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Simpson content just to control the position here.

That's four 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.
Simpson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee stands the fighters back up. Bart Simpson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kellermann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Simpson takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Simpson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kellermann looks to land a combination but Simpson avoids it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simpson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kellermann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kellermann wants it to stay on the feet.
Simpson fails to land the takedown.
Simpson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kellermann tries to avoid it but Simpson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kellermann to the ground. Kellermann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson dives in and grabs Kellermann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kellermann pushes down on Simpson's head and hops out.
Simpson looks for a takedown but Kellermann sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Simpson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kellermann which made him look bad.
Kellermann connects with a high kick.
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kellermann tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kellermann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Kellermann moves into the clinch.
Simpson avoiding damage as Kellermann throws knees to the body.
Kellermann utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kellermann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kellermann scores a nice knee to the body.
Kellermann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.

Kellermann pulls guard.
Kellermann wants to stand and escape but Simpson is having none of it.
Simpson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Simpson wanted to stand there but Kellermann had control of the position.
Simpson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kellermann keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Kellermann wants to get back to his feet but Simpson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Simpson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kellermann is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson trying to control but Kellermann is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Simpson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kellermann swivels and escapes.
Bart Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kellermann wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Simpson.
Kellermann shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
Kellermann looks to land a combination but Simpson avoids it well.

Simpson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kellermann sprawls well initially but Simpson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Kellermann makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kellermann instigates a clinch.
Simpson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simpson tries to score a body lock takedown but Kellermann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kellermann missing with knees to the body.
Kellermann missing with knees to the body.
Simpson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kellermann walks away with a smile on his face. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Simpson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Simpson is keen to just control but Kellermann is a slippery customer.
Simpson is controlling the pace.
Kellermann is trying to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andi Kellermann.
I think Simpson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28

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