PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suzy Animale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Simpson
vs
Animale

200 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Suzy Animale!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson swinging wilding here.

Animale feints and as Simpson raises his hands in defense, Animale changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Animale has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Simpson is proving hard to escape from.
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.
Simpson is trying to keep Animale in close.

Animale stands up and waves to Simpson to follow him.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt

and Animale counters with a shoot takedown. Simpson fights it but they end up in guard.

Simpson pushes Animale off and scrambles back to his feet.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Animale circles away easily

and Animale counters with a single leg into guard. Simpson didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Simpson is looking for a triangle but Animale pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson wants to stand up but Animale is controlling him.
Simpson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Animale decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Animale.
Simpson gets back to half guard.
Simpson tries to roll over but Animale keeps him under control.
Simpson is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing.
Animale tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Simpson wants to control but Animale is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Animale escapes and gets back to his feet.
A clash of legs there as Animale blocks the low kick.
Simpson tries to clinch up but Animale circles away and keeps his distance.

Animale shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Simpson's guard.

Animale gets to his feet - Simpson follows without any prompting.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt

and Animale counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson is looking for a sweep.
Simpson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Animale's best efforts.
Simpson wants to control but Animale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Animale wants to stand up but Simpson is controlling the position.

Animale stands up from half guard.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Animale avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Animale counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Animale must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Animale prevents Simpson from getting back to his feet.

Animale gets to his feet. Simpson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Simpson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Animale counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Animale 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 wants to stand up but Animale is controlling him.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Animale gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Animale shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Simpson's guard.
Simpson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Animale's guard.
Simpson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Animale wants to stand but Simpson is controlling the position.
Simpson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Simpson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Animale looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Animale looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Animale!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Animale decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Simpson misses with the combination.
Jason Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson closes the distance but Animale moves to the side

and Animale counters with a nice double leg into side control. Simpson won't be happy with that.
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Animale wants to stand but Simpson is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Simpson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Animale decides to stand back up.

Animale darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suzy Animale dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Simpson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simpson fails to land with a series of punches.
Simpson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Animale counters with a single leg into guard. Simpson didn't expect that.
Simpson is trying to control the position but Animale postures up.
Animale stopping the sweep attempt from Simpson.
Simpson trying to control the position.
Animale won't allow Simpson to sweep him here.
Animale has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Simpson is proving hard to escape from.
Animale preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Animale trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simpson's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson trying to strike off his back.

Simpson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Animale decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simpson, up you get!
Simpson lands a jab-cross combination.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Animale.

Animale decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Simpson shoots and misses

and Animale counters with a nice double leg into side control. Simpson won't be happy with that.
Simpson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Animale's best efforts.
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!

Simpson kicks Animale off and gets back to his feet.

Animale closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Animale lands in his opponent's guard.

Simpson manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Animale scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Simpson trying to control but Animale postures up.
Suzy Animale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Animale is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Animale decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Animale bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Animale tries to stand but Simpson is controlling his head.
Simpson is looking to reverse the position.
Simpson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Animale's best efforts.

Simpson actively working from the bottom here.

Animale stands up and beckons Simpson to join him on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Animale counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Animale wants to stand but Simpson is controlling his arm.
Animale working away.

Animale has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Animale decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Simpson trying to control from the bottom.
Simpson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simpson looking to control.
Simpson striking off his back but it's not causing Animale any problems.
Animale preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Animale is looking to stand up but Simpson won't let him.

Simpson looking for a guillotine here but Animale defends easily.
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!

Simpson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Animale gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Simpson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Animale counters with a shoot takedown. Simpson fights it but they end up in guard.
Animale would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Animale preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Simpson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jason Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Animale circles away easily

and Animale counters with a nice double leg into side control. Simpson won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suzy Animale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Simpson has his takedown stuffed

and Animale counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Simpson's guard now.

Simpson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Animale stands and steps away. Simpson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Animale lands with an overhand left.

Simpson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Simpson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Animale tries to kick Simpson off but Simpson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Animale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simpson wants to control but Animale is keeping him busy.

Animale kicks off Simpson and gets to his feet.
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!

Animale instigates a clinch.

Simpson lands a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Animale uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Simpson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson has a closed guard, preventing Animale from standing up.
Simpson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simpson is striking from the bottom but Animale uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Animale wants to stand up but Simpson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Animale is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Simpson is trying to control but can't.
Animale wants to stand up but Simpson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Simpson is trying to get back to full guard.
Simpson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Animale has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Jason Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Animale get's back to his feet.

Animale drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Simpson wants to stand up but Animale is controlling him.

Simpson pushes Animale off and scrambles back to his feet.
Animale tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Animale counters with a single leg into guard. Simpson didn't expect that.
Simpson looking to control but Animale passes into half guard.

Simpson looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Animale seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Animale stands up from half guard.
Simpson fails with the takedown

and Animale counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Animale escapes and gets back to his feet.

Simpson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Animale is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Simpson has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Animale is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Jason Simpson!