PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Seeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson's entrance music is Disturbed - Down with the sickness . A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Simpson
vs
Seeland

192 cm
24
207 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
207 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Seeland!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Seeland looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Seeland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Simpson. No joy for Seeland on that attempt.
Simpson swinging wildly here.
Simpson tries to bum rush Seeland with a series of wild strikes but Seeland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson lands a head shot.

It looks like Jeremy Seeland has been cut.
Seeland takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Simpson lands a head shot.
Simpson scores with a three punch combo!
Simpson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson lands with a nice body punch.
Simpson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Simpson.
Simpson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seeland circles away quickly and effectively.
Simpson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Simpson lands with a shot to the body.
Simpson throws a right hand that Seeland ducks under and follows up with a left that Seeland also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seeland moves forwards but Simpson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Seeland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That has opened up Jeremy Seeland's cut even more.

Seeland gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson trying to control but Seeland is working from the bottom.
Simpson wants to pass the guard but Seeland is keeping the position.
Simpson with a nice head shot there.
Simpson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Simpson works over Seeland with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Simpson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simpson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Seeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seeland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simpson controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson working some strikes from top position.
Simpson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Seeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simpson chips away with some ground and pound.
Simpson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Simpson scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seeland trying to keep a closed guard but Simpson is proving a slippery customer.

Simpson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simpson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Seeland keeps moving.
Simpson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Seeland keeps moving.
Simpson pushing down on Seeland's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simpson slips a nice elbow through Seeland's hands, connecting with Seeland's forehead.

Simpson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Seeland could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Simpson has cracked it and Seeland is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Simpson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gary Simpson!