PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cuu Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chulainn
vs
Simpson

196 cm
21
220 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

177 cm
21
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

GREEN!160

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cuu Chulainn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dylan Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chulainn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Simpson clinches.
Simpson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chulainn.

Chulainn wants the takedown. Simpson is fighting it off but Chulainn persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Simpson's guard against the cage.
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.
Chulainn trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simpson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chulainn 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.
Chulainn is pushing down on Simpson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simpson is fighting to maintain full guard but Chulainn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chulainn thows a huge punch but Simpson dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson is looking to escape.
Chulainn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chulainn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chulainn.
Chulainn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chulainn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chulainn trying to mount his opponent but Simpson defends it.
Chulainn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simpson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Chulainn.
Simpson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chulainn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simpson's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chulainn not doing much here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chulainn is stalling here. Simpson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chulainn seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Simpson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Chulainn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Simpson is controlling him well.
Chulainn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simpson's best efforts.
Simpson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Chulainn controls his leg.
Chulainn is controlling Simpson's trapped leg to prevent Simpson from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn trying to control here.
Simpson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Chulainn controls his leg.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

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.
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cuu Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson wants to clinch up but Chulainn keeps it at a distance.

Chulainn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chulainn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet but Chulainn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chulainn throws a big right hand that misses.
Chulainn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chulainn is working Simpson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simpson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chulainn throwing strikes but missing.
Chulainn throwing strikes from guard but Simpson blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cuu Chulainn 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.

Simpson digs a good hook to Chulainn's body.
Simpson tries to clinch up.
Simpson keeps the fight on the outside.
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chulainn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Simpson defends well and Chulainn ends up having to push Simpson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chulainn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Simpson after a bit of a struggle.
Chulainn goes for a takedown attempt but Simpson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cuu Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chulainn looks for a takedown but Simpson sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulainn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simpson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Simpson moves into the clinch.
Chulainn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Chulainn won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Simpson as the two fighters clinch.

Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chulainn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Chulainn misses with a takedown attempt - Simpson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simpson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Chulainn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Simpson breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn fails with the takedown
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Simpson clinches up against the cage.
Simpson throws an elbow that misses.

Simpson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simpson tries to clinch but Chulainn moves out of range.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Chulainn avoids nicely.
Chulainn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simpson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Chulainn or perhaps it was just good defense by Simpson, which made it look bad.
Chulainn tries for a takedown but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simpson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chulainn fails with a takedown attempt.
Dylan Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chulainn shoots in looking for a takedown. Simpson tries to sprawl out of it but Chulainn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simpson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dylan Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chulainn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
Simpson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chulainn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Simpson forces Chulainn back against the cage and clinches.
Simpson lands a right hand.

Chulainn is trying to trip Simpson. He has hold of a leg but Simpson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chulainn persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Chulainn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simpson's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chulainn postures up in Simpson's guard and throws a big left but Simpson blocks it.
Chulainn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chulainn passes into half guard.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Simpson tries to kick Chulainn off but Chulainn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chulainn lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan 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. This is the final round!

Simpson gets tackled into the cage by Chulainn. Chulainn maintains the clinch.
Chulainn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Chulainn won't allow it.
Chulainn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simpson is defending well.
Simpson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chulainn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cuu Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chulainn tries for a takedown but Simpson manages to get underhooks.

Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chulainn wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulainn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simpson is fending him off so far but Chulainn persists. Nope, Simpson circles away and we're back to standing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simpson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chulainn up against the cage.
Chulainn looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simpson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simpson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chulainn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Simpson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Simpson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chulainn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chulainn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simpson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Simpson digs a good hook to Chulainn's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Simpson closes the distance and clinches.
Chulainn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simpson prevents it.
Dylan Simpson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Simpson breaks the clinch.
Simpson lands with a nice body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is looking to clinch.

Chulainn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Simpson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chulainn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chulainn postures up in Simpson's guard and throws a big left but Simpson blocks it.
Chulainn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Simpson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chulainn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chulainn throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simpson wants it to stay on the feet.
Simpson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chulainn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cuu Chulainn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chulainn.

Chulainn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch but Chulainn keeps him there for the moment.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Chulainn backwards.
Simpson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chulainn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Simpson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chulainn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Simpson after a bit of a struggle.
Simpson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chulainn backwards.
Simpson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chulainn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chulainn is defended easily by Simpson.
Dylan Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chulainn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simpson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chulainn's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chulainn tries for a takedown but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simpson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Simpson!
A victorious Dylan Simpson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.