PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Shawn Simpson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Simpson
vs
Smith

197 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Smith!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circle momentarily. Simpson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Simpson shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Smith shoots in and bounces Simpson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Simpson is keeping the position.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simpson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Simpson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Smith is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Simpson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Smith's back instead.
Smith tries to break free.
Simpson avoiding Smith 's attempts to control his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simpson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Simpson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Smith tries to break free.
Smith trying to control but not successfully.

Smith defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Smith defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Simpson's arms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith fending off the submission attempt from Simpson.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Simpson is looking for the choke from the back position but Smith is controlling his hands well.

Smith won't enjoy being in this position. Simpson looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Smith is tapping - it's over boys! Simpson picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shawn Simpson!