PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Simon (ranked 207 p4p, 624 weight class) and Edward Conan (ranked 29 p4p, 94 weight class). Jay Simon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Simon
vs
Conan

179 cm
33
165
29 - 10 - 2

178 cm
34
158
24 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Simon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Conan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conan throws a big shot that misses.
Simon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Simon darts in looking for a takedown but Conan gets double underhooks and turns Simon into the cage.
Simon lands a left hand.

Conan breaks the clinch.

Simon drives through with a takedown into Conan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Simon tries to free his leg and advance position but Conan is retaining full guard.
Simon wants to control from the top but Conan keeps moving.
Conan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Conan is keeping the position.
Conan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon tries to free his leg and advance position but Conan is retaining full guard.
Conan looking for a sweep. Not yet Conan, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simon postures up.

Conan has his foot on Simon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simon works his way back into a safe position though.
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conan is keeping the position for now.
Simon is looking to pass into half guard but Conan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Conan is in guard.

Conan stopping the sweep attempt from Simon.
Simon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Simon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Conan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Conan drops back looking for a leg! Simon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simon manages to kick Conan off! Conan jumps back into Simon's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Simon has his feet on Conan's thighs here. He's pushed Conan off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Conan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Simon!
Jay Simon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.