PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micah Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Daniels
vs
Simpson

188 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

197 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Micah Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daniels tries to avoid it but Simpson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daniels to the ground. Daniels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Daniels closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daniels.
Daniels lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Daniels has picked Simpson up - he's going for a ride! Daniels dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Daniels tries to pass to full mount but Simpson defends it.
Simpson tries to roll over but Daniels keeps him under control.

Daniels is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Simpson actively working from the bottom here.
Simpson wants to get back to full guard.
Daniels trying to mount his opponent but Simpson defends it.

Daniels is working for a kimura but Simpson is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Daniels moves into range and clinches up with Simpson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Daniels breaks from the clinch.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daniels as he avoids it easily.
Simpson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daniels pinned against the cage. Daniels gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Micah Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Simpson.
Simpson looks gassed!
Daniels connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Simpson to the floor! Daniels dives in looking for the finish!

Simpson is rocked!

It looks like Shawn Simpson has been cut.

Simpson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simpson is still in real trouble! Can Daniels finish him?
Simpson is looking to improve his position.
Simpson seems to have recovered his senses.

Daniels is looking for a kimura here.

Daniels seems to be looking for submissions.

Daniels is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Simpson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simpson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daniels's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daniels's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Daniels tries to break free.

Simpson is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Daniels with him. Daniels is trying to defend but Simpson has an arm under the chin now! Daniels grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shawn Simpson!