PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yonsil Clanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clanger has chosen Youth Blood as his entrance music. John Simons III has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Simons III
vs
Clanger

172 cm
36
143 lbs
30 - 19 - 2

160 cm
30
141 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Mango Nutrition

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 30 - 19 - 2, 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 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yonsil Clanger!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons III misses with a takedown
and Clanger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simons III ducks under a wild hook from Clanger.
Clanger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Simons III takes a step back to recover.
Simons III shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clanger defends it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clanger.
Simons III throws a push kick but Clanger slaps the foot to one side.
Simons III shoots in but Clanger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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 has his takedown stuffed
and Clanger counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III shoots in and drives through. Clanger sprawls well.
A good leg kick by Clanger.
A slow jab from Clanger misses its intended target.
Simons III doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clanger counters with a stiff right hand.
Simons III looks to score with a jab to the body but Clanger is just out of range.
Clanger lunges at Simons III with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simons III's hand.
Simons III blocks a jab.
Simons III uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clanger.
Nice sprawl there from Clanger as Simons III shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III throws a series of punches but Clanger moves out of range.
Simons III throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clanger's waist but Clanger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simons III off to one side.
Yonsil Clanger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clanger misses with a right hand

and Simons III counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Clanger's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clanger trying to keep a closed guard but Simons III is proving a slippery customer.
Clanger keeping full guard, as Simons III tries to pass.
Clanger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III tries to bench press Clanger off him but Clanger keeps the position.
Simons III taking a bit of punishment here - Clanger scoring with strikes.
Clanger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simons III keeps working.
Simons III is trying to control Clanger's posture but Clanger avoids it.
Simons III tries to improve position but can't.
Simons III is working to avoid the ground and pound but Clanger connects with a decent elbow.

Clanger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simons III knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Clanger trying to control the position but Simons III is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Clanger off and has taken his back!
Simons III tries to get the hooks in deep but Clanger pushed the leg off.
Simons III doesn't have the hooks in and Clanger manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simons III keeping full guard, as Clanger tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clanger wants to control from the top but Simons III keeps moving.

Simons III escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clanger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Clanger from controlling successfully.

Clanger 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. Clanger is looking to defend but Simons III has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Clanger! Simons III pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Clanger taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Simons III!
A relieved looking John Simons III thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.