PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kisaragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kisaragi has chosen Lust SIN as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Simons III
vs
Kisaragi

172 cm
30
143 lbs
21 - 13 - 1

178 cm
26
134 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 21 - 13 - 1, 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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jin Kisaragi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kisaragi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simons III sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kisaragi somewhat.
Kisaragi misses with a takedown attempt - Simons III sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kisaragi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simons III swivels and escapes.
John Simons III has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kisaragi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simons III.
Simons III misses with a takedown

and Kisaragi counters with a single leg into guard. Simons III didn't expect that.

Simons III working for a triangle but Kisaragi defends it easily.
Kisaragi wants to control from the top but Simons III keeps moving.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simons III escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kisaragi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kisaragi sitting in guard here, content to control.

Simons III has his foot on Kisaragi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kisaragi works his way back into a safe position though.

Kisaragi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kisaragi trying to control but Simons III is working from the bottom.

Kisaragi has gone for a leg lock! Simons III slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kisaragi's guard.
Simons III trying to control but Kisaragi is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Simons III drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kisaragi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kisaragi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kisaragi!

Kisaragi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simons III has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kisaragi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kisaragi tries to advance to mount but Simons III instead regains half guard.

Kisaragi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simons III defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simons III is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III gets back to full guard.

Kisaragi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kisaragi slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Kisaragi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simons III has managed to free his arm - good work.

Kisaragi is looking for a kimura but Simons III is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kisaragi to get the leverage.

Simons III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kisaragi is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III manages to get to full guard.
Kisaragi wants to control from the top but Simons III keeps moving.

Simons III working for a triangle but Kisaragi defends it easily.

Kisaragi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simons III has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kisaragi has managed to get both his arms back between Simons III's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Simons III looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kisaragi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kisaragi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jin Kisaragi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Simons III.
Simons III tries for a takedown but Kisaragi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kisaragi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simons III throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kisaragi's waist but Kisaragi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simons III off to one side.
Kisaragi fails with a takedown attempt.

Simons III moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III wants a takedown.

Simons III drags the fight down to the ground.
Simons III looking for a sweep. Not yet Simons III, not yet.
Kisaragi wants to control from the top but Simons III keeps moving.

Simons III is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kisaragi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simons III is keeping the position for now.
Kisaragi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Simons III's guard.

Kisaragi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kisaragi is working for a submission of some sort.
Kisaragi tries to pass to full mount but Simons III defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simons III.
Kisaragi wants to control from the top but Simons III keeps moving.
Simons III keeping full guard, as Kisaragi tries to pass.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Kisaragi from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kisaragi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simons III has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kisaragi has managed to get both his arms back between Simons III's legs - danger averted.
Kisaragi looking to sit in guard and control but Simons III gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III being controlled here momentarily.
Simons III looking to sit in guard and control but Kisaragi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kisaragi preventing the sweep.

Simons III has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kisaragi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simons III looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simons III working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kisaragi has gone for a leg lock! Simons III slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kisaragi's guard.
Simons III throws and elbow that misses. Kisaragi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simons III's guard. Nice move by Kisaragi!
Kisaragi forces his way into half guard.

Kisaragi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Kisaragi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simons III sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kisaragi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simons III has managed to free his arm - good work.

Kisaragi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simons III sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jin Kisaragi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Simons III's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Simons III shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Simons III throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Simons III fails to move to back control.

Simons III is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kisaragi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kisaragi!
Kisaragi trying to control but Simons III is working from the bottom.

Kisaragi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Simons III looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Simons III looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Simons III!
Simons III trying to control the action but Kisaragi is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kisaragi struggling a bit here.

Simons III tries for a kimura but Kisaragi is defending well.
Simons III wants to control but Kisaragi is keeping him busy.
Simons III is trying to move to mount but Kisaragi reverses beautifully and ends up in Simons III's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kisaragi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Simons III has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kisaragi is looking to defend but Simons III has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kisaragi! Simons III pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kisaragi taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Simons III!