PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between AL Lickertwat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lickertwat
vs
Simpson

175 cm
30
157 lbs
19 - 12 - 1

170 cm
39
156 lbs
44 - 22 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, AL Lickertwat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lickertwat loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
Lickertwat checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Lickertwat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simpson connects with a jab.
Lickertwat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simpson.
We've been told by Lickertwat's head coaches at The Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Simpson blocks a head kick by Lickertwat.
Lickertwat checks a low kick from Simpson.
Simpson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lickertwat uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Lickertwat does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Lickertwat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lickertwat tried to score with a low kick but Simpson checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lickertwat misses the target.
Simpson slips under a jab from Lickertwat.
Lickertwat thuds his right hand into Simpson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Lickertwat misses the target.
Simpson misses with a looping right.
Lickertwat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lickertwat loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
Lickertwat missing with a left hand there. Simpson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simpson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lickertwat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lickertwat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lickertwat misses with a body kick.
Simpson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lickertwat takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Lickertwat fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Simpson to the ground. Lickertwat is now in Simpson's guard.
Simpson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simpson controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson keeping full guard, as Lickertwat tries to pass.
Lickertwat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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!
Lickertwat throws a big elbow that misses.
Simpson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Homer Simpson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Simpson connects with a leg kick. Lickertwat looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Simpson is looking to score with low kicks.
Simpson throws a hook to the side of Lickertwat's head but Lickertwat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lickertwat throws a head kick that misses.
Simpson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson stuffs the takedown.
Lickertwat feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Simpsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lickertwat tried to score with a low kick but Simpson checks it.
Simpson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Homer Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
Lickertwat misses with a straight right.
Lickertwat misses with a body kick.
Lickertwat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lickertwat throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Simpson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lickertwat doesn't seem phased though.
Lickertwat throws an off balance right hand
and Lickertwat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simpson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lickertwat misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a big shot that misses.
Lickertwat blocks a jab.
Lickertwat loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
Simpson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lickertwat's sensitive parts.
Lickertwat on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lickertwat misses with an uppercut. Simpson saw that one coming.
Lickertwat checks a low kick from Simpson.

Lickertwat shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lickertwat was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson is letting Lickertwat control him for a moment.
Simpson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Simpson tries to buck Lickertwat off but Lickertwat is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that AL Lickertwat will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Simpson staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simpson.
Simpson throws a big shot that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simpson, right into the meat.
Simpson slips a straight right by Lickertwat.
Simpson connects with a single shot there.
Homer Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lickertwat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lickertwat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Lickertwat sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Simpson. No joy for Lickertwat on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AL Lickertwat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lickertwat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lickertwat somewhat.
Simpson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lickertwat takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lickertwat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simpson throws a push kick but Lickertwat slaps the foot to one side.
Simpson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lickertwat.

Lickertwat feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Simpson wants to sweep but no luck.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Lickertwat from controlling successfully.
Simpson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lickertwat is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lickertwat throwing strikes from guard but Simpson blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lickertwat looking to sit in guard and control but Simpson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lickertwat looking to control.
Lickertwat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lickertwat is controlling Simpson's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Simpson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simpson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Simpson throws a leg kick that misses.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Lickertwat sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lickertwat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Lickertwat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big right from Lickertwat misses.
Lickertwat throws a shot from downtown. Simpson moves away and avoids it.
Lickertwat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lickertwat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Lickertwat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simpson staying out of range there.
Lickertwat needs to keep his hands up - Simpson had a free shot at his head there.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simpson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Simpson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson takes one to the side of the head.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Lickertwat.
Lickertwat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lickertwat shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simpson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Simpson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lickertwat on the side of the head.
Simpson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lickertwat is out of range and Simpson settles back down.
Good leg kick by Simpson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown by Lickertwat or perhaps it was just good defense by Simpson which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Simpson.
Simpson takes a swing at Lickertwat's ribcage but misses.
Lickertwat with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Homer Simpson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Lickertwat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lickertwat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simpson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lickertwat looking to sit in guard and control but Simpson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Simpson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Lickertwat isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Simpson stacks Lickertwat on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Simpson!
Lickertwat wants to control but Simpson postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lickertwat gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
It looks like Simpson is going to stand back up.
Simpson prevents Lickertwat from improving his position.
Lickertwat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lickertwat.
Lickertwat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Lickertwat keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Simpson gets to his feet. Lickertwat looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Simpson misses with a straight right.
Lickertwat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simpson.
Lickertwat throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simpson.
Lickertwat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simpson can pounce on him.
Lickertwat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lickertwat is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Simpson misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simpson checks a leg kick.
Simpson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lickertwat.
Lickertwat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
Simpson misses with a wild body shot.
Simpson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lickertwat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Lickertwat moved out of range.
Simpson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Simpson.
Lickertwat throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab lands there for Simpson.
Lickertwat misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Simpson. No joy for Lickertwat on that attempt.
Simpson misses with a hook. Lickertwat ducked under it nicely.
Lickertwat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Simpson throws a shot from downtown. Lickertwat moves away and avoids it.
Lickertwat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but Lickertwat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simpson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lickertwat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Simpson.
Simpson throws a hook but Lickertwat blocks it.
Lickertwat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lickertwat moves out of range as Simpson strikes.
Lickertwat with a hook.
Simpson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lickertwats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lickertwat misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson connects with an inside leg kick.
Simpson lands a leg kick that knocks Lickertwat off balance momentarily.
Simpson throws out a loose jab but Lickertwat uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Homer 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Simpson!
Homer Simpson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.