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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Simons III has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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138 lbs
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169 cm
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142 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sid Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Simons III looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simons III throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thunder's waist but Thunder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simons III off to one side.
Simons III fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thunder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simons III shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thunder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simons III.
Nice takedown defense from Thunder. No joy for Simons III on that attempt.
Thunder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thunder tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Thunder misses.
Thunder misses with a head kick.
Simons III fails to land the takedown.
Simons III avoids the head kick by Thunder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thunder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Simons III fails with the takedown.
Simons III doesn't manage to clinch there - Thunder circles away.
Good leg kick by Simons III there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thunder misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder throws a hook but Simons III avoids it easily.
Simons III fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simons III is breathing heavily.
Simons III feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunder wants to sweep but no luck.
Thunder wants to stand and escape but Simons III is having none of it.
Thunder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thunder thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Simons III wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
Simons III tries to free his leg and advance position but Thunder is retaining full guard.
Thunder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thunder pushes Simons III off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thunder tries for a takedown but Simons III sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simons III shoots for a takedown but Thunder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simons III shoots in for a double leg but Thunder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thunder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thunder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thunder throws a sloppy head kick and Simons III moves out of range easily.
Simons III tries to clinch up but Thunder circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Thunder as Simons III shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simons III looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thunder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sid Thunder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simons III closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thunder circles away.
Simons III tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simons III wants to clinch.
Thunder misses with a two punch combination.
Thunder misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder looks to land a combination but Simons III avoids it well.
Thunder lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick from Thunder is predictable there
and Simons III counters with a good low kick that Thunder was not able to check.
Thunder throws a head kick that misses
and Simons III counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thunder's guard now.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Thunder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simons III throws and elbow that misses. Thunder uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simons III's guard. Nice move by Thunder!
Simons III is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simons III had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Thunder is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Simons III Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Thunder's back instead.
Thunder turns into Simons III and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder passes Simons III's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Simons III is positioning himself well to prevent Thunder advancing to mount.
Thunder decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Thunder looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Simons III!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simons III tries to hold on but Thunder pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thunder looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Thunder dominated that round.
That's time! Simons III's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thunder throws a lazy head kick
and Simons III holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Simons III drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thunder prevents a takedown attempt there.
Simons III has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thunder uses from the top position.
Simons III is looking for a triangle but Thunder pushes his legs off easily.
Thunder tries to stand but Simons III is controlling from the bottom.
Simons III is trying to keep Thunder in close.
Thunder trying to control but Simons III is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simons III escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thunder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder is working Simons III over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thunder is working Simons III over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thunder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simons III's head.
Thunder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thunder trying to control but Simons III is working from the bottom.
Thunder drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Simons III manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thunder has Simons III in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder working a defensive guard here.
Simons III stopping the sweep attempt from Thunder.
Thunder working a defensive guard but Simons III manages to pass into side control anyway.
Thunder gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Simons III wants to work for an arm triangle but Thunder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder wants to control but Simons III is keeping busy.
Thunder tries to roll over but Simons III keeps him under control.
Simons III is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thunder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simons III.
Simons III is looking to advance position but Thunder won't allow it.
Thunder wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Simons III wants to take a breather but Thunder is having none of it.
John Simons III overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simons III is trying to work for a kimura but Thunder is defending well.
Simons III is tying to control. Thunder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simons III prevents Thunder from improving his position.
Simons III seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thunder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thunder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thunder controlling Simons III's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Simons III will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice body punch from Thunder.
Simons III shoots and misses
and Thunder counters with a two punch combo.
Simons III avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thunder drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thunder gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thunder lands a right hook to the body.
Thunder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simons III tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thunder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thunder throws a head kick that misses
and Simons III counters with a thumping low kick.
Simons III wants to clinch.
Simons III fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thunder, pushing him back against the cage.
Simons III manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Simons III had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Thunder is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Simons III Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Thunder's back instead.
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!
Thunder fending off the submission attempt from Simons III.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Thunder turns into Simons III and is now in his guard.
Simons III is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simons III wants to control but Thunder passes easily into half guard.
Simons III is controlling Thunder's trapped leg to prevent Thunder from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is looking to control Thunder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simons III avoid being mounted?
Thunder is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Simons III is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Thunder pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simons III manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Simons III keeps moving.
Simons III manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thunder manages to get himself to full guard.
Simons III is looking to advance position but Thunder has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder wants to control the pace but Simons III is squirming around nicely.
Thunder has control of Simons III's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Simons III regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Thunder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simons III wants to hold on but Thunder pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thunder working Simons III over with strikes here.
The referee warns Simons III that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Thunder.
Simons III keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thunder working Simons III over with strikes here.
Thunder throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Simons III in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Thunder avoids the attempt from Simons III to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thunder throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Simons III wants to control but Thunder is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Thunder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thunder has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Thunder!
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energy
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hype
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