PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cito Gaston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson's entrance music is Brickhouse . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Simpson
vs
Gaston

183 cm
22
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cito Gaston!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson tries for a takedown but Gaston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gaston thows a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simpson.
Gaston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson shoots in but Gaston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mason Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Simpson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gaston swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gaston misses with a body shot.
Gaston leaves Simpson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but Gaston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gaston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaston keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
No luck for Simpson with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Simpson with that takedown attempt.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gaston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gaston slaps away a takedown attempt from Simpson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simpson fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simpson moves in looking to clinch but Gaston pushes him off.
Simpson moves out of range as Gaston strikes.
Simpson shoots for a takedown but Gaston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simpson tries to clinch there but Gaston circles away.
Simpson defending well as Gaston loads up on a big left hand.
Gaston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Simpson is looking to clinch but Gaston is avoiding 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.
Gaston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Mason Simpson has been cut.
Simpson shoots in but Gaston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gaston stuffs the takedown attempt from Simpson. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gaston takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simpson moves out of range as Gaston strikes.
Simpson moves away from the strike by Gaston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cito Gaston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mason Simpson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Simpson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gaston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simpson somewhat.
Simpson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gaston is fending him off so far but Simpson persists. Nope, Gaston circles away and we're back to standing.
Simpson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gaston.
Simpson is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Simpson shoots in and bounces Gaston off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gaston wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws and elbow that misses. Gaston uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simpson's guard. Nice move by Gaston!
Simpson is looking to sweep but instead, Gaston has passed into half guard.
Gaston trying to pass the guard but Simpson defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gaston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gaston is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gaston prevents Simpson from getting the reversal.
Gaston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simpson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gaston controlling the pace for now.

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.
Gaston avoids the attempt from Simpson to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaston controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cito Gaston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mason Simpson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Simpson moves in looking to clinch but Gaston pushes him off.
Gaston looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely.
Simpson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gaston is fending him off so far but Simpson persists. Nope, Gaston circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson slips a straight right by Gaston.
Mason Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simpson.
Gaston blocks a head kick by Simpson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson shoots for a takedown but Gaston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaston throws an overhand right that lands on Simpson's shoulder, as Simpson tries to avoid the shot.
Gaston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simpson.
Simpson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gaston swivels and escapes.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gaston but Gaston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gaston in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

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.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simpson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt - Gaston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simpson is defended easily by Gaston.
Simpson slips a straight right by Gaston.
Cito Gaston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gaston wants it to stay on the feet.
Simpson shoots for a takedown but Gaston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Gaston.

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 is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gaston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cito Gaston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gaston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simpson somewhat.
Gaston lands a slapping body shot.
Mason Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gaston.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cito Gaston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gaston has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cito Gaston!