PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Mullberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mullberry might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Top Gun Anthem. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Mullberry
vs
Simpson

188 cm
20
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Mullberry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mullberry instigates a clinch.
Mullberry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Mullberry.
A bit of stalling here from Mullberry.
Simpson can't get the takedown.
Simpson can't get the takedown.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Mullberry manages to get underhooks.
James Mullberry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Simpson.
Mullberry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mullberry lands with a short shot to the head.
Simpson is trying to drag Mullberry to the mat but Mullberry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mullberry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mullberry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simpson or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Mullberry.
Simpson looks gassed!
Simpson wants to take the fight to the mat but Mullberry manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mullberry is working Simpson over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mullberry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mullberry lands with a left to the head.
Mullberry scores with a shot to the side of Simpson's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson takes a shot to the head.
Mullberry's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mullberry lands a shoulder strike.
Mullberry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simpsons head.
A short body shot lands from Mullberry as the two fighters clinch.
Mullberry cracks Simpson with a nice body shot.
Mullberry is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mullberry lands a hook that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
A short right from Mullberry.
Mullberry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mullberry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mullberry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mullberry scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mullberry.
Mullberry throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Mullberry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullberry lands a hook that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Still in the clinch, Mullberry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mullberry lands an uppercut.
Mullberry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mullberry scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Mullberry.
Mullberry scores with a hook to the body.
Mullberry lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hook to the body lands for Mullberry.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good body shot from Mullberry.
Mullberry works on Simpson's body with a couple of short punches.
Mullberry lands a nice uppercut.
Simpson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullberry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Mullberry is leaning against Simpson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Mullberry.
Mullberry lands with a short shot to the head.
Mullberry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mullberry lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Mullberry.
Mullberry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Mullberry avoiding damage.
Mullberry prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mullberry stalling against the cage.
A short right from Mullberry on the inside.
Simpson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mullberry is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Mullberry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mullberry forces Simpson back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mullberry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mullberry digs a right hand underneath Simpson's ribcage. Simpson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mullberry cracks Simpson with a nice body shot.
Mullberry digs a right hand into Simpson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simpson's gas tank.
Mullberry scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Mullberry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mullberry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mullberry lands a nice shot to the body.
Mullberry cracks Simpson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mullberry lands the left hand.
Simpson walks into a stiff left hand from Mullberry.
Mullberry misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mullberry works the jab nicely.
Simpson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mullberry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simpson thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Mullberry dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mullberry jabs Simpson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mullberry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Mullberry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some wild striking there from Mullberry.

Mullberry rushes Simpson and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mullberry scores with a hook to the body.

Mullberry manages to break the clinch.
Mullberry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simpson can do to turn this around?

Mullberry closes the distance and clinches.
Mullberry lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mullberry.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mullberry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Mullberry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mullberry scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Mullberry swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt
and Mullberry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Mullberry. Beautiful body shot.
Mullberry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mullberry moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Simpson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mullberry lands a right hook to the body.
Mullberry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullberry takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
Mullberry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
James Mullberry is winning the standup battle so far.
Mullberry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edward Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mullberry scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mullberry counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson walks into a jab.
Mullberry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mullberry.
Simpson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mullberry.
Mullberry thows a body shot but no joy.
Simpson with a poor takedown
and Mullberry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James Mullberry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Simpson.
Mullberry throws a shot to the body.
Mullberry takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
Mullberry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
Mullberry just misses with a punch to the body.
Mullberry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mullberry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mullberry.
Simpson fails with the takedown
and Mullberry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt
and Simpson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mullberry is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Simpson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mullberry lands a nice looking body shot.
Simpson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Simpson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mullberry counters with a one-two to the body.
Simpson with a poor takedown
and Mullberry counters with a left to the body.
Simpson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mullberry counters with a nice body shot.
Simpson ducks right into an uppercut from Mullberry.
Simpson fails with the takedown
and Mullberry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simpson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mullberry sprawls well. Mullberry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet.
Mullberry's corner calls for a 1-2. Mullberry obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
James Mullberry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Mullberry. Beautiful body shot.
Mullberry lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mullberry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullberry lands with a right hand.
Mullberry scores with a jab. Simpson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mullberry misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Mullberry.
Mullberry stuffs the takedown.
Mullberry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mullberry looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mullberry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Simpson drops his hands momentarily and Mullberry takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simpson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simpson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Mullberry dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Simpson avoids the body shot from Mullberry.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt
and Mullberry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mullberry misses with a body shot.
Simpson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mullberry scores with a nice head shot.
Mullberry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Simpson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Simpson shoots in but no luck this time.
James Mullberry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Simpson.
Simpson has his takedown stuffed
and Mullberry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simpson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mullberry is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Simpson.
Simpson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mullberry connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Simpson scrambles back to his feet.
Mullberry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mullberry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mullberry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simpson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mullberry is looking to wear down Simpson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simpson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Simpson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simpson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Mullberry. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mullberry.
Simpson with a poor takedown
and Mullberry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mullberry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Mullberry there.

Mullberry clinches up against the cage.
Simpson wants to take the fight to the mat but Mullberry manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mullberry lands with a left to the head.
Mullberry lands with a left to the head.
Mullberry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Mullberry breaks the clinch.
Mullberry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James Mullberry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mullberry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson looking for a takedown.
James Mullberry has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mullberry scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Mullberry breaks from the clinch.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mullberry.
Simpson misses with a takedown
and Mullberry counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Mullberry. Beautiful body shot.
Simpson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Mullberry pushes Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mullberry gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Mullberry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullberry stops a takedown attempt from Simpson.
Simpson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mullberry after a bit of a struggle.
The referee calls for Mullberry to work.
A body shot lands from Mullberry.
Mullberry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Mullberry.
Mullberry scores with a shot to the side of Simpson's head.
Simpson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mullberry is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mullberry after a bit of a struggle.
Simpson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simpson being controlled against the cage.
Mullberry prevents a takedown attempt there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mullberry gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Edward Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mullberry blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Mullberry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mullberry has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Mullberry!
A very excited looking James Mullberry made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.