PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aluicious James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bart Simpson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

James
vs
Simpson

170 cm
27
177 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

185 cm
25
179 lbs
4 - 5 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aluicious James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
Simpson has a takedown stuffed.
James could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Simpson scores with a sloppy right hand. James should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
James dodges the punch combination from Simpson.

James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
James thows a big elbow that misses.
Simpson wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.

James postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Simpson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of James, into his guard.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.

James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simpson won't allow James to sweep him here.

James has his foot on Simpson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simpson works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Simpson seems content to control.

James actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is taking a breather. James says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Simpson passes to full mount!
James keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simpson content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James is trying desperately to improve position.
Simpson content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
James is working hard here to advance position.
Simpson controlling from mount.
Simpson prevents James from getting the reversal.
Simpson looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simpson controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four 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 wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
James is desperately trying to improve his position but Simpson has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Simpson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
James really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Simpson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Simpson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for James!
Simpson tries to control but James wriggling away.
James wants to control but Simpson is having none of it.
Simpson looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
James is looking to get to half guard.
Simpson controlling from mount.
Simpson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson content just to control the position here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Bart Simpson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simpson lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James with a poor takedown

and Simpson counters by moving into the clinch.

Simpson jumps into guard, dragging James to the mat.
Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
Simpson seems keen to control James's posture.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simpson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James pushing down on Simpson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simpson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.
Simpson is looking to improve his position.
James throwing shots but Simpson is blocking nicely.
James trying to control from half guard but Simpson is working away.
Simpson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

James drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James postures up in Simpson's guard and throws a big left but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James is pushing down on Simpson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simpson is fighting to maintain full guard but James has managed to sneak the leg through.
James thows a huge punch but Simpson dodges it nicely.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Simpson with a lazy takedown attempt

and James counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simpson is keeping the position for now.
James trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
James postures up in Simpson's guard and throws a big left but Simpson blocks it.
James throwing strikes from guard but Simpson blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simpson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simpson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simpson with a lazy takedown attempt

so James counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
James preventing the sweep.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
Simpson keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
James has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
James postures up in Simpson's guard and throws a big left but Simpson blocks it.
James throws and elbow that misses. Simpson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in James's guard. Nice move by Simpson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aluicious James dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Simpson shoots and misses

and James counters with a takedown into side control.
James tries to score with some ground and pound. Simpson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by James.
Simpson is looking for a sweep.
James working the ground and pound but Simpson is defending the strikes.
James throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Simpson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simpson defending well though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Simpson looks to land a combination. James sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Simpson clinches with his opponent.
James gets underhooks to prevent Simpson's takedown attempt.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Simpson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

James darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Simpson tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
James throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
James misses with a head shot.
Simpson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
James misses with a head shot.
James looking to finish with strikes here!
Simpson blocking the ground and pound.
Simpson is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

James working for a submission but Simpson is keeping him at bay.
Simpson tries to hold on but James pushes him away.
Simpson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by James.

James is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Simpson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Simpson!
James is trying to keep Simpson in close.
Simpson trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Simpson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson looking to pass the guard.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simpson wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.

James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simpson defends it easily.
Simpson passes into half guard.
James manages to get to full guard.
Simpson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aluicious James showed his dominance in that final round.
I think James 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aluicious James!