PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mano Suelta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Suelta
vs
Simons III

165 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
22
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mano Suelta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Suelta gets the takedown into side control.
Suelta working away.
Simons III is looking for a sweep.

Suelta goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Simons III rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Suelta's guard! Nice work there by Simons III!

Simons III avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simons III is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Simons III thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simons III slips nicely into half guard.
Simons III looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Simons III is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Suelta has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simons III is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Suelta is just riding it out for now. Simons III eventually gives up the hold.
Simons III perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simons III trying to mount his opponent but Suelta defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Suelta wants to improve his position but Simons III is controlling well.
Suelta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Suelta.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Suelta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suelta trying to control the position.
Simons III wants to pass the guard but Suelta is keeping the position.
Suelta wants to stand but Simons III is controlling the position.
Suelta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simons III manages to get himself to full guard.

Simons III has his feet on Suelta's thighs here. He's pushed Suelta off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Suelta screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Simons III!