PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loyd Simmons (ranked 24484 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoop Hooper (ranked 4635 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Simmons
vs
Hooper

198 cm
18
214 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Loyd Simmons!
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, Hoop Hooper!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Simmons gets caught napping as Hooper dives in and scores a takedown. Simmons manages to retain guard.
Simmons is trying to keep Hooper in close.
Simmons thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hooper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simmons is trying to control the position but Hooper postures up.
Hooper stands and throws Simmons's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet but Hooper drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper advances to full mount.
Hooper controlling from mount.

Hooper quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Hooper but it's paid off an Simmons is forced to tap! Nice work by Hooper.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hoop Hooper!