PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaron Simon (ranked 3761 p4p, 2992 weight class) and Saul Singer (ranked 458 p4p, 403 weight class). The key to victory for Jaron Simon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Simon
vs
Singer

185 cm
25
195
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
18
215
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

30th Century Beer Store

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaron Simon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saul Singer!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singer checks the leg kick.
Simon throws a good cross that connects.
Simon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Simon lands a nice hook to Singer's body. Singer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Simon tries to keep at a distance but Singer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Singer struggles to land a body shot inside as Simon controls his hands.
Simon throws a punch but it's blocked by Singer.
Simon can't find room to land a body shot as Singer controls the action.
Simon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simon throws a punch but it's blocked by Singer.
Singer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simons head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singer stalling the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Singer.
A bit of stalling here from Singer.
Simon is pressed up against the cage. Singer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Simon down to the mat. Simon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Singer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon digs a good hook to Singer's body.
Simon missing with a left hand there. Singer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simon.

Singer has closed the distance and engaged Simon in a clinch.
Singer digs a right hand into Simon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simon's gas tank.
Singer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Singer misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Simon fails to land.
Simon working aggressively here.
Singer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Singer lands with a short shot to the head.
Singer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Singer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Simon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jaron Simon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simon scores with the left hand. Singer knows he should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

Simon tries to keep at a distance but Singer has taken the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Singer.
Singer is struggling to control the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Singer.

Singer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Simon uses from the top position.

Singer wriggles free and stands up.
Singer throws a looping overhand right but Simon ducks down to avoid it.
Simon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Singer looks to land a right hand but Simon moved out of range.
Simon throws a left and a right that both miss

and Singer moves into the clinch.
Simon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Singer as the two fighters clinch.
Simon is breathing heavily.
Simon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Simon misses with some punches.
Singer is trying to drag Simon to the mat but Simon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jaron Simon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Singer.
Simon misses with the head strike.
Singer scores with a shoulder strike.
Simon misses with the head strike.
Simon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Singer presses Simon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Singer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simon or not.
Simon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simon has a couple of punches blocked by Singer.
Simon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Singer misses with a body punch.
Singer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simon backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simon throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Singer.
A hook to the body from Singer.
Simon throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Singer - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singer lands a nice uppercut.

Singer pulls guard effortlessly.
Simon won't allow Singer to get back to his feet.

Singer pushes Simon off and gets back to his feet.
Singer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simon as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Simon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Simon does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Singer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Singer has closed the distance and engaged Simon in a clinch.
Simon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simon is trying to stall.
Singer is working for takedown but Simon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Singer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Simon can't find room to land a body shot as Singer controls the action.
Singer blocks an uppercut.
Simon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Singer's elbow.
Singer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Singer presses Simon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singer is working Simon over against the cage.
Singer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Singer gets through Simon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Simon prevents the takedown attempt.
Simon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Singer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saul Singer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Singer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singer avoiding damage.
Good body shot from Singer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Singer digs a right hand into Simon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simon's gas tank.
Singer presses Simon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Singer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Singer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simon backwards.

Simon is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Singer.
Oh Simon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Singer slowing the pace effectively.
Simon tries to work over Singer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Singer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Singer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simon is defending well.
Jaron Simon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Singer.
Simon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Singer lands a nice shot to the body.
Simon seems to have got his legs back now.
Singer lands a body shot.
Singer works on Simon's body with a couple of short punches.
Singer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Simon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simon is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singer pushes Simon against the cage. Singer is working some dirty boxing. Singer pushes off with a quick right hook! Simon goes down! Simon tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Singer moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Singer!