PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Techo Alaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alaga comes to the cage accompanied by shaban shaulich. Techo Alaga has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Alaga
vs
Simpson

197 cm
27
270 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

186 cm
20
240 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Techo Alaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simpson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Alaga looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Simpson works over Alaga's head and body with a nice combination.
Simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Alaga tries to keep at a distance but Simpson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alaga tries to pull guard but Simpson won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Alaga fails to land.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Alaga has him pressed against the cage.
Alaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson wants to break free but Alaga has control.
A shot in the inside from Alaga.
Simpson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alaga tries to score a body lock takedown but Simpson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simpson tries to break free but Alaga pushes him back against the cage.
Simpson tries to circle away but Alaga has him pinned against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson is trying to break free.
Simpson stops a takedown attempt from Alaga.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Techo Alaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Alaga has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simpson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sam Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Simpson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alaga has Simpson pressed against the cage, preventing Simpson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Simpson working hard to break the clinch.
Simpson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simpson managing to block the knees to the body from Alaga.
Alaga prevents Simpson from breaking the clinch.
Simpson is trying to push Alaga away but Alaga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Simpson is trying to push Alaga away but Alaga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Simpson is trying to force a seperation but Alaga has the dominant position.
Alaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpson.
Alaga keeps control of Simpson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simpson is trying to push Alaga away but Alaga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simpson stops a takedown attempt from Alaga.
Simpson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alaga has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson is looking to break free of the clinch but Alaga has double underhooks.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch but Alaga keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Simpson is looking to break free of the clinch but Alaga has double underhooks.
Simpson is trying to break free.
Simpson tries to circle away but Alaga has him pinned against the cage.

Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alaga misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Simpson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simpson misses with a double jab.

Simpson clinches up against the cage.
Simpson is trying to break free.
Simpson tries to break free but Alaga pushes him back against the cage.
Simpson is trying to push Alaga away but Alaga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Alaga has him pressed against the cage.

Alaga manages to break the clinch.
Alaga slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alaga closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Simpson kicks Alaga off and gets back to his feet.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alaga is out of range and Simpson settles back down.

Simpson clinches with his opponent.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch but Alaga keeps him there for the moment.
Alaga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simpson smiles and moves away.
Simpson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alaga keeps the fight on the outside.
Simpson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Alaga.
Simpson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Simpson moves into range and clinches up with Alaga.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alaga keeps control of Simpson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simpson can't break the clinch.
Alaga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson.
Simpson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simpson is trying to force a seperation but Alaga has the dominant position.
Simpson is trying to force a seperation but Alaga has the dominant position.
Alaga throws a head punch that misses.
Alaga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simpson's efforts to push away.
Simpson wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alaga fails to pull guard.
Simpson wants to break free but Alaga has control.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Alaga has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Simpson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Alaga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alaga slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Techo Alaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alaga misses with a looping right.
Simpson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alaga moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.

Simpson clinches with his opponent.
Simpson is looking to break free of the clinch but Alaga has double underhooks.
Sam Simpson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alaga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Simpson tries to break the clinch but Alaga is controlling the position.
Simpson can't break the clinch.
Alaga misses with some punches.
Simpson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simpson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alaga keeps control of Simpson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alaga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson.
Alaga has Simpson pressed against the cage, preventing Simpson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alaga working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson tries to break the clinch but Alaga is controlling the position.
Alaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpson.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Alaga is controlling him.
Simpson can't break the clinch.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch but Alaga keeps him there for the moment.
Simpson wants to break free but Alaga has control.
Alaga has Simpson pressed against the cage, preventing Simpson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Simpson working hard to break the clinch.
Simpson can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Alaga fails to land.
Alaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simpson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alaga prevents Simpson from breaking the clinch.
Alaga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simpson's efforts to push away.
Alaga misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpson.
Simpson tries to circle away but Alaga has him pinned against the cage.
Simpson gets through Alaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Simpson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alaga has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simpson is trying to force a seperation but Alaga has the dominant position.
Alaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Simpson is looking to break free of the clinch but Alaga has double underhooks.
Simpson working hard to break the clinch.
Alaga pushes off an throws an elbow but Simpson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson is looking to break free of the clinch but Alaga has double underhooks.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Alaga won't allow it.
Simpson can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch but Alaga keeps him there for the moment.
Simpson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alaga misses with some punches.
Alaga has Simpson pressed against the cage, preventing Simpson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alaga is trying to pull guard but Simpson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Alaga has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson cracks Alaga with a nice body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Simpson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alaga is trying to push Simpson away but Simpson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Simpson is looking to break free of the clinch but Alaga has double underhooks.
Alaga has Simpson pressed against the cage, preventing Simpson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alaga working aggressively here.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaga working aggressively here.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch but Alaga keeps him there for the moment.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Alaga has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson is looking to break free of the clinch but Alaga has double underhooks.
Alaga has Simpson pressed against the cage, preventing Simpson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alaga drops down looking for an ankle pick but Simpson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Simpson lands with a nice combination. Alaga backs away looking to recover.
Simpson throws a one two combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alaga misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simpson counters with a left to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Simpson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Simpson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Simpson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Simpson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Simpson gets underhooks to prevent Alaga's takedown attempt.
Simpson working hard to break the clinch.
Alaga wants to break free but Simpson has control.
Simpson is looking to break free of the clinch but Alaga has double underhooks.
Simpson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simpson is trying to break free.
Alaga can't break the clinch.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch but Alaga keeps him there for the moment.
Simpson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Simpson working hard to break the clinch.
Simpson tries to break the clinch but Alaga is controlling the position.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch but Alaga keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson missing with knees to the body.
Simpson can't break the clinch.
Simpson tries to break free but Alaga pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaga prevents Simpson from breaking the clinch.
Simpson is trying to push Alaga away but Alaga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Simpson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Simpson blocks an uppercut.

Alaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simpson swinging wildly here.

Simpson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simpson is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alaga.
A shot in the inside from Simpson.
A frustrated look appears on Simpson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alaga lands a nice uppercut.
Alaga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simpson's efforts to push away.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Alaga has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Simpson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alaga keeps control of Simpson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simpson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simpson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Alaga.
Alaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson is trying to push Alaga away but Alaga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Simpson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alaga keeps control of Simpson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alaga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alaga prevents Simpson from breaking the clinch.
Simpson wants to break free but Alaga has control.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch but Alaga keeps him there for the moment.
Simpson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to force a seperation but Alaga has the dominant position.
Alaga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alaga misses with the head strike.
Alaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simpson is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Simpson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alaga prevents Simpson from breaking the clinch.
Simpson is trying to push Alaga away but Alaga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alaga lands an uppercut.
Simpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simpson tries to circle away but Alaga has him pinned against the cage.
Simpson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simpson tries to break the clinch but Alaga is controlling the position.
Alaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simpson is trying to push Alaga away but Alaga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Simpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaga keeps control of Simpson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alaga is trying to push Simpson away but Simpson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Simpson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch but Alaga keeps him there for the moment.
Alaga throws a head punch that misses.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Alaga successfully pulls guard.

Alaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Simpson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alaga thows a body shot but no joy.
Techo Alaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson lands with a nice body punch.
Simpson dodges the punch combination from Alaga.
Sam Simpson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alaga darts in trying to clinch
and Simpson counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

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