PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felton Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sage Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sage Miller has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Felton Simpson's chin.

Simpson
vs
Miller

225 cm
24
279 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felton Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sage Miller !
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Simpson rushes Miller and presses him up against the cage.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Miller to keep the fight standing.
Miller tries to pull guard but Simpson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Miller won't allow it.
Simpson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short body shot lands from Simpson as the two fighters clinch.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson pressing his opponent against the cage.

Simpson jumps into guard, dragging Miller to the mat.
Simpson controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simpson is pulling down on Miller 's head. It's preventing any offense from Miller , at least for the moment.

Simpson pushes Miller off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Simpson blocks a head kick by Miller .
Miller dives in and grabs Simpson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simpson pushes down on Miller 's head and hops out.
Felton Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sage Miller .

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simpson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miller wants to break free but Simpson has control.
Simpson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miller pulls his leg out and moves away.

Miller has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Miller prevents it.
Miller looking to slow down the pace here.
Miller is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Simpson has double underhooks.

Simpson manages to pull guard.
Simpson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simpson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Miller has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Simpson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Miller is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Simpson pulls down on the head and he's put Miller to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Felton Simpson!