PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Sanders IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Simmons (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!

Sanders IV
vs
Simmons

173 cm
25
200 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

190 cm
27
209 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Sanders IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons connects with a nice looking jab.
Simmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanders IV walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Sanders IV forces Simmons back against the cage and clinches.

Simmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanders IV looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanders IV drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Simmons scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders IV looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sanders IV walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Simmons misses with an uppercut. Sanders IV saw that one coming.

Sanders IV throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sanders IV is in Simmons's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sanders IV is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanders IV wants to pass the guard but Simmons is keeping the position.
Sanders IV won't allow Simmons to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders IV missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simmons wants to stand but Sanders IV is controlling the position.
Sanders IV might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanders IV pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now.

Sanders IV gets to his feet - Simmons follows without any prompting.
Manny Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons with a jab.
Simmons misses with a looping left.
Sanders IV fails with the takedown.
Simmons has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Simmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders IV throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simmons's waist but Simmons gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanders IV off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Sanders IV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons scores with the left hand. Sanders IV knows he should have avoided that one.
Simmons's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Simmons duly obliges.
Sanders IV looks for a takedown but Simmons sprawls well.

Sanders IV looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanders IV is keen to just control but Simmons is a slippery customer.

Sanders IV is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simmons doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanders IV.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders IV missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanders IV seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simmons does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Sanders IV is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simmons is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders IV thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simmons's head.
Simmons tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sanders IV manages to move to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sanders IV looking to control but Simmons is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanders IV controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanders IV postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Simmons looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mark Sanders IV will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Simmons misses with a looping right.
Simmons is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sanders IV tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanders IV somewhat.
Sanders IV displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simmons throws out the jab.
Simmons slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanders IV, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanders IV shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simmons as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Sanders IV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Simmons connects with a body shot that sends Sanders IV's belly button to the back.
Simmons throws a hook but Sanders IV avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Simmons as Sanders IV shoots in.
Simmons might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sanders IV moves forwards but Simmons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Simmons. No joy for Sanders IV on that attempt.
Sanders IV ducks right into an uppercut from Simmons.
Sanders IV fails with the takedown.
Simmons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanders IVs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders IV moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Simmons scores with a jab. Sanders IV acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Simmons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simmons smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Simmons lands a jab to the nose.
Mark Sanders IV is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanders IV shoots for a takedown but Simmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sanders IV takes one to the side of the head.
Simmons jabs Sanders IV right on the nose. Sanders IV blinks but takes it well.
Simmons lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Simmons.
Simmons scores with a punch to the head.
Sanders IV closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Sanders IV is rocked!
Simmons's corner calls for a 1-2. Simmons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Sanders IV is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simmons lands a hook that stumbles Sanders IV back into the cage. Simmons follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Sanders IV to the canvas! Simmons pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Sanders IV has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Manny Simmons!
Manny Simmons took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm MA to the Dam D-E-A and I want that bitch kido moon in a rematch! ok you can go, I'm out'.