PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Simo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Daley
vs
Simo

190 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paul Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Super Simo!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley throws a head kick but Simo moves out of range.

Daley closes the distance and clinches.
Simo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Daley misses with an elbow strike.
Daley misses with an elbow strike.
Simo is working for takedown but Daley is calmly controlling the position for now.

Simo breaks from the clinch.
Paul Daley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simo moves in looking to clinch but Daley pushes him off.
Daley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daley pinned against the cage. Daley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Daley moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Daley. No joy for Simo on that attempt.
Paul Daley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Simo.
Daley misses with a hook.
No joy there for Daley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simo slips under a jab from Daley.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simo or perhaps it was just good defense by Daley, which made it look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simo wants to clinch up but Daley keeps it at a distance.
Simo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Daley defends well and Simo ends up having to push Daley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Simo avoids a wild elbow strike from Daley.

Daley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daley tries a low kick but Simo avoids it.
Simo tries to clinch there but Daley circles away.
Simo shoots in and drives through. Daley sprawls well.
A clash of legs there as Simo blocks the low kick.
Daley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simo.
Daley misses with a looping left.
Simo fails with the takedown.
Simo avoids the head kick by Daley.
Daley lands with a nice body kick.
Daley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simo slips a jab from Daley.
Jab, jab by Daley - just one landing.

Daley moves into the clinch.
Daley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simo backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simo controlling the action here for a moment.
Daley stalls.
A body shot lands from Daley.
Simo looks winded!
Nice body punch from Daley - that landed with a thud.
Simo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daley misses with an elbow strike.
Daley scores with a shot to the side of Simo's head.
Daley effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Daley throws an elbow that misses.
Simo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Daley scores with a shot to the side of Simo's head.
Simo wants to break free but Daley has control.
Daley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Simo dodges an elbow strike from Daley.
Simo can't break the clinch.
Daley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simo's defenses.
Daley throws an elbow that misses.
Daley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simo.
Daley has Simo pushed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daley.
Daley scores with a shot to the side of Simo's head.
Daley lands a hook that snaps the head of Simo backwards.
Simo dodges an elbow strike from Daley.
Simo dodges an elbow strike from Daley.
Daley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Simo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Daley manages to break the clinch.
Daley lands a nice shot that snaps Simo's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Daley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Daley has Simo up against the cage in a clinch.
Simo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Daley to keep the fight standing.
Simo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daley fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Daley moves into the clinch.
Daley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Daley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Paul Daley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Simo.
Daley scores with a shot to the side of Simo's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Daley prevents a body shot from Simo.
Daley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simo can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Daley stalling against the cage.
Simo slowing the pace effectively.
Simo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Daley lands a shot to the body.
Simo is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Daley.
Daley digs a right hand underneath Simo's ribcage. Simo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Daley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Daley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Daley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daley pushes Simo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Daley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daley throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Simo counters with a body kick that stops Daley in his tracks momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Simo shoots in but no luck this time.
Simo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daley throws out the jab.
A clash of legs there as Simo blocks the low kick.
Simo shoots in looking for a takedown. Daley tries to sprawl out of it but Simo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Daley lunges at Simo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simo's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daley misses with a straight right.
Simo shoots in and drives through. Daley sprawls well.
Simo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Simo ducks under a wild hook from Daley.
A swing and a miss from Daley.

Daley pushes Simo up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Daley as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Daley.

Daley manages to break the clinch.
Simo misses with a double jab.
Daley throws a hook to the side of Simo's head but Simo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daley throws a lazy right hand but Simo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daley.

Daley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simo is trying to push Daley away but Daley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Simo manages to break the clinch.
Daley is looking to score with low kicks.

Daley clinches with his opponent.
Daley stalls.
Daley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Simo blocks an elbow strike from Daley.
Simo blocks an elbow strike from Daley.

Daley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Daley has Simo up against the cage in a clinch.
Daley lands an elbow inside.
Simo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daley lands a shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Daley.
Paul Daley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daley lands an uppercut.
Daley lands a right hand.
Daley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Daley dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Daley connects with a jab.
Simo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daley as he jumps to the side.
Simo slips a jab from Daley.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Daley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No luck for Simo with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simo is defended easily by Daley.
Paul Daley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Simo.
Daley looks to throw the jab but Simo is out of range.
Simo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simo slips under a jab from Daley.
Simo tries to close the distance and clinch but Daley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simo takes one to the side of the head.
Daley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daley lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Daley misses the target.
A big right from Daley misses.
Daley looks to land a body kick but Simo moved away.
Daley throws a leg kick but Simo checks it.
Daley with a jab.
Simo doesn't manage to clinch there - Daley circles away.

Daley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daley misses with a body punch.

Daley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Daley has Simo up against the cage in a clinch.
Daley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Daley has Simo pressed against the cage.
Simo fails to pull guard.
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!
Daley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Daley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Simo is trying to force a seperation but Daley has the dominant position.
A bit of stalling here from Simo.
Daley pushes Simo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Daley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Daley.
Simo misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley lands an elbow that stopped Simo in his tracks for a moment.
Simo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daley smiles and moves away.
Daley misses with a straight left.
Daley misses with a straight right.
Daley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Paul Daley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Daley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simo tries for a takedown but Daley manages to get underhooks.
Daley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Daley just leaning against Simo, taking a breather.
Daley misses with an elbow strike.

Daley breaks from the clinch.
Simo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paul Daley is winning the standup battle so far.
Daley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Simo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A telegraphed right hand from Daley misses the target.

Daley pushes Simo up against the cage in a clinch.

Simo breaks the clinch.
Simo is looking to clinch but Daley is avoiding it.

Daley moves into range and clinches up with Simo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daley throws an elbow that misses.
Daley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Daley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Super Simo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in the clinch, Daley scores with a nice short uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Daley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Daley!