PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sir Didymus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Didymus comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the TerrorDome. 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.

Didymus
vs
Simons III

160 cm
22
138 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

172 cm
28
143 lbs
18 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Granite chin

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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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sir Didymus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Didymus takes a swing at Simons III's ribcage but misses.
Simons III with a poor takedown
and Didymus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simons III misses with a left hand

and Didymus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Didymus.
Didymus postures up in Simons III's guard and throws a big left but Simons III blocks it.

Simons III throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Didymus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Didymus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Didymus landing some decent shots from guard.

Simons III is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Didymus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Simons III is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Didymus is aware though and is defending well.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Didymus from controlling successfully.
Didymus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simons III has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Didymus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Simons III looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simons III looking to hit a scissor sweep but Didymus is one step ahead there.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Didymus from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Didymus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Didymus is working Simons III over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Simons III working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Didymus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Didymus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simons III is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Didymus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Didymus trying to control but Simons III is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Didymus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Didymus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simons III's head.
Didymus cracks Simons III with a solid left hand.
Didymus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Didymus tries to advance to mount but Simons III denies him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Didymus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simons III tries to buck Didymus off but Didymus is having none of it.
Simons III is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Didymus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Didymus working Simons III over with strikes.

Simons III looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simons III manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Didymus throws a big right hand that misses.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Didymus from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Simons III is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Didymus defends well.
Simons III keeping full guard, as Didymus tries to pass.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Didymus from controlling successfully.
Didymus passes Simons III's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Simons III slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Didymus looking to pass the guard.
Simons III is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sir Didymus dominated that round.
That's time! Didymus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A swing and a miss from Didymus.
Didymus jabs Simons III to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Didymus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Didymus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simons III manages to avoid it.
John Simons III is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Simons III looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Didymus pushes a forearm under Simons III's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Simons III is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sir Didymus!