PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Terranova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Homer Simpson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vinnie Terranova's chin.

Simpson
vs
Terranova

180 cm
30
215 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

195 cm
24
260 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

GREEN!160
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vinnie Terranova!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terranova looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Simpson with a poor takedown
letting Terranova counter with a right hand.
Terranova fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simpson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Terranova shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Simpson tries to counter with a takedown but Terranova is quick to defend against it.
Simpson shoots in and drives through. Terranova sprawls well.
Vinnie Terranova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terranova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Terranova chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Terranova misses with a body shot

and Simpson counters with a single leg into guard. Terranova didn't expect that.
Simpson tries to free his leg and advance position but Terranova is retaining full guard.
Terranova has control of Simpson's left arm, preventing Simpson from doing any damage.
Simpson trying to control but Terranova is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simpson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simpson trying to control but Terranova is working from the bottom.
Simpson is looking to work some ground and pound but Terranova has wrist control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Terranova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Terranova.
Terranova cracks the inside of Simpson's front leg.
Terranova fails with an attempt to clinch.
Terranova throws a lazy head kick

and Simpson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Terranova!
Simpson tries to advance to mount but Terranova denies him.

Simpson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to control for a moment but Terranova uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Terranova is trying to get back to full guard.

Simpson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Terranova defends it well.
Terranova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simpson is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terranova controlling the position for now.

Terranova is defending against the submission attempts here by Simpson.
Terranova trying to hold on to Simpson's head to control him but Simpson postures up.

Terranova actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Terranova trying to control from the bottom.
Terranova might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simpson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Simpson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terranova keeps working.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Simpson moves out of range of the body kick from Terranova.
Some bone on bone action there as Simpson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Terranova just misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Terranova tries to avoid it but Simpson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Terranova to the ground. Terranova escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terranova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Terranova.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but Terranova shows good takedown defense.
Terranova throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Terranova.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vinnie Terranova will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Terranova throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simpson or perhaps it was just good defense by Terranova, which made it look bad.
Terranova looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt.
Terranova throws a push kick but Simpson slaps the foot to one side.
Terranova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simpson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Terranova sprawls and moves away.
Terranova lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Simpson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Terranova lands but Simpson takes it in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Terranova. That's going to slow Simpson down.
Terranova scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simpson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Simpson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Terranova tries to roll over but Simpson keeps him under control.
Simpson wants to control but Terranova is keeping him busy.

Simpson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terranova is not content to let Simpson control the position.

Simpson is looking for a kimura here.
Terranova regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simpson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terranova working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Terranova keeping full guard, as Simpson tries to pass.
Terranova pulls Simpson in close to prevent any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Simpson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Terranova. Terranova obviously looking to wear him down.
Simpson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vinnie Terranova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Terranova looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
Terranova lands a slapping body shot.
Simpson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Terranova.
Terranova digs a good hook to Simpson's body.
Terranova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terranova.
Simpson moves out of range of the body kick from Terranova.
Terranova scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Terranova throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Terranova throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Terranova throws a quick inside leg kick.
Terranova throws a head kick that Simpson semi-blocks.
Nice body kick there by Terranova.
Terranova is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Simpson rather than just go for the knockout.
Terranova lands a jab to Simpson's midsection.
Terranova thumps Simpson with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Terranova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Terranova throws a shot to the body.
Terranova looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
Terranova shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Simpson tries to counter with a takedown but Terranova is quick to defend against it.
Terranova wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Simpson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Terranova sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Terranova.
Terranova throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.
Terranova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Terranova lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simpson's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson has a takedown stuffed.
Terranova looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Simpson avoids the head kick by Terranova.
Simpson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terranova pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Terranova motions for Simpson to come forward. Terranova throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Terranova throws a nice outside leg kick.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Terranova slaps away a takedown attempt from Simpson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Terranova.
A slapping leg kick lands for Terranova.
Homer Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Terranova circles away.
Terranova tries a quick counter leg kick but Simpson is wise to it.
Terranova throws a shot to the body.
Terranova tries a head kick but it misses.
Simpson has a takedown stuffed.
Terranova fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simpson.
Terranova digs a good body shot into Simpson's ribs.

Terranova gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson is trying to drag Terranova to the mat but Terranova just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Simpson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Terranova smiles and moves away.
Simpson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terranova.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Terranova.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Terranova as he jumps to the side.
Terranova throws a leg kick but Simpson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Simpson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Terranova lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Terranova throws a nice outside leg kick.
Terranova connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Terranova lands with a nice body punch.

Terranova clinches up with Simpson and pushes him back against the cage.
Terranova gets underhooks to prevent Simpson's takedown attempt.
Simpson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Terranova gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terranova landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Terranova lands a knee to the body.
Terranova creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simpson's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terranova prevents a takedown attempt there.
Terranova lands a damaging elbow.
Simpson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Terranova is stalling here.
Terranova is trying to stall.
Vinnie Terranova is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Terranova avoiding damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Terranova.
Simpson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Terranova just stands there and leans against the cage.
Terranova lands a good knee to the midsection. Simpson won't want to take too many of those.
Terranova lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Terranova is trying to maintain a safe position but Simpson gets an underhook and turns Terranova into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Terranova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Terranova 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Terranova!
A very excited looking Vinnie Terranova 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.
Homer Simpson was interviewed post fight and said 'DOH! I will be back stronger the next time '.