PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Geordio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Simpson
vs
Geordio

179 cm
20
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeff Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Julio Geordio!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson tries to clinch there but Geordio circles away.
Simpson throws a sloppy head kick

and Geordio counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Geordio.
Simpson can't keep his opponent in guard - Geordio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Geordio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Simpson keeping hold of Geordio's head, controlling as best he can.

Geordio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simpson trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Geordio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Geordio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Geordio trying to mount his opponent but Simpson defends it.
Simpson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Geordio.
Geordio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Geordio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simpson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Geordio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Geordio's back!
Geordio can't escape the position.
Geordio wants to get back to his feet.
Will Simpson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geordio is in bad spot here.
Geordio trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Geordio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Geordio is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Simpson is staying active.
Geordio tries to break free.
Simpson is trying to stick to Geordio's back but Geordio is turning into Simpson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Simpson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Geordio.
Geordio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simpson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Geordio connects with a couple of short punches.

Geordio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Geordio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Geordio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Geordio tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Geordio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Simpson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Geordio postures up in Simpson's guard and throws a big left but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson is adopting a defensive guard.
Simpson controls Geordio momentarily but Geordio frees himself.

Geordio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Geordio wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Simpson wants to sweep here but Geordio controlling him for the moment.
Simpson seems keen to control Geordio's posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Geordio scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Geordio lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Geordio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Geordio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Simpson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Geordio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Geordio digs a good hook to Simpson's body.
Simpson dives in and grabs Geordio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Geordio pushes down on Simpson's head and hops out.

Geordio gets the takedown into side control.
Simpson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Simpson struggling a bit here.
Simpson is looking for a sweep.

Geordio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Geordio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Geordio tries for a kimura but Simpson is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Simpson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Geordio is trying to get an arm triangle but Simpson is defending well.
Geordio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simpson keeps working.

Geordio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Geordio lands an elbow.

Geordio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simpson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to control Geordio's posture but Geordio avoids it.
Geordio lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Simpson down.

Geordio tries for a kimura but Simpson is defending well.
Geordio misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Simpson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Geordio off and has taken his back!
Geordio tries to break free.
Geordio grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geordio looking to control the position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Simpson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Geordio breaks Simpson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Geordio trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Simpson wants to sweep but no luck.
Geordio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simpson's head.
Simpson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geordio wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Geordio passes into half guard.
Simpson is concentrating on defense, preventing Geordio from advancing position.
Geordio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Geordio there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Geordio is trying to control. Simpson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Geordio prevents Simpson from standing back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Geordio seems to be working for a kimura but Simpson defends the submission attempt.
Simpson is refusing to be controlled, as Geordio sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Geordio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Geordio scores with a body shot.
Geordio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simpson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Geordio swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.

Geordio throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Geordio is in Simpson's guard.
Geordio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Geordio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simpson, who protects the arm well.
Geordio working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Geordio is trying to get an arm triangle but Simpson is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Simpson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Geordio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simpson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Geordio lands an elbow.

Simpson is rocked!

Geordio has an Americana. Simpson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Geordio is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Geordio hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Julio Geordio!
A relieved looking Julio Geordio thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.