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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melekh David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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143 lbs
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149 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
35 - 20 - 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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Melekh David!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David throws a leg kick but Simons III checks it.
David attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Simons III shoots in but no luck this time.
Simons III doesn't manage to clinch there - David circles away.
Simons III misses with a hook. David ducked under it nicely.
Simons III moves out of range as David throws a body kick.
Simons III checks a leg kick nicely.
Simons III shoots in and drives through. David sprawls well.
David throws a wild body kick that Simons III sees coming a mile off.
Simons III tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
David throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
David throws a front kick aimed at Simons III's knee but Simons III avoids it well.
David lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Melekh David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Simons III throws a leg kick that misses.
David is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
David stuns Simons III with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
David's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and David duly obliges.
It looks like John Simons III has been cut.
David throws a chopping leg kick but Simons III manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
David moves out of range of the body kick from Simons III.
David thumps Simons III with a low kick.
Simons III misses with a takedown attempt - David sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David working hard to break the clinch.
David blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
David is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
David is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simons III tries for a takedown. No joy.
David lands with a short head shot on the inside.
David prevents a takedown attempt there.
David breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
David tries a head kick but it misses.
Simons III closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. David quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Simons III is thwarting David's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David won't allow Simons III to pass to mount.
Simons III is working hard here to advance position.
David works his way to full guard. Good work.
David keeping full guard, as Simons III tries to pass.
David had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simons III defends it easily.
David trying to keep a closed guard but Simons III is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but David is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David looking for a sweep. Not yet David, not yet.
Simons III is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simons III stands and throws David's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Simons III advances nicely into full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simons III trying to control but David is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melekh David dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Simons III's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Simons III will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
David misses with a body shot.
Good work by Simons III as he checks the leg kick.
David scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
David tries to keep at a distance but Simons III has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simons III is working for takedown but David is calmly controlling the position for now.
David avoids a wild elbow strike from Simons III.
Simons III is trying to pull guard but David has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
David pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for David.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David scores with a jab to the head.
Simons III swats away the attempt to clinch by David.
David throws a big shot that misses.
David misses with a low kick as Simons III jumps back.
John Simons III is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simons III steps to the side to avoid the strikes from David.
Simons III misses with a wild combination.
David has his takedown stuffed
and Simons III counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Simons III.
David keeping moving, preventing Simons III from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III has gone for a leg lock! David slips out almost immediately though and dives into Simons III's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simons III is trying to keep David in close.
David 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.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Simons III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David preventing the sweep.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
Melekh David has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
David throws a leg kick but Simons III checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David misses with a low kick as Simons III jumps back.
David wants to clinch up but Simons III keeps it at a distance.
Simons III tries for a takedown but David circles away easily
and Simons III takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simons III shoots in and drives through. David sprawls well.
Jab by David.
Simons III walks forward, straight into a front kick from David.
David moves in looking to clinch but Simons III pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from David. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David throws a head kick that Simons III semi-blocks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
David lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
David tries to work over Simons III's front leg with a kick but Simons III checks it.
David throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
David fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
David loads up on a big right hand but Simons III slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Simons III.
David throws a right hand that Simons III ducks under and follows up with a left that Simons III also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simons III misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Simons III with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melekh David showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Simons III's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
David checks the leg kick.
Simons III with a poor takedown
and David counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
David throws a series of punches but Simons III moves out of range.
David throws a head kick but Simons III moves out of range.
Melekh David seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simons III changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. David tries to avoid it but Simons III manages to keep hold of a leg and drag David to the ground. David escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
David throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
David closes the distance and lands a one-two.
David fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simons III has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
David lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simons III at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III slips under a jab.
David misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
David throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simons III throws a head kick but David moves out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Simons III enables David to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Simons III manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Simons III looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simons III throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
David connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
David scoring with punches to the head and body.
David throws a big elbow that misses.
Simons III wants to sweep but no luck.
Melekh David is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simons III looking to control.
David passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David controlling the action here.
Simons III gets full guard.
David controlling from the top position.
David preventing the sweep.
Simons III working for a triangle but David defends it easily.
David is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
David 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Simons III working for a triangle but David defends it easily.
David sitting in guard, not really doing much.
David tries to free his leg and advance position but Simons III is retaining full guard.
John Simons III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simons III tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simons III looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III trying to keep a closed guard but David is proving a slippery customer.
David stopping the sweep attempt from Simons III.
David sitting in guard, not really doing much.
John Simons III overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simons III throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! David escapes and throws Simons III's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Simons III tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but David wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simons III seems a little lost for a moment, as David dominates the positioning.
Simons III tries to bench press David off him but David keeps the position.
Simons III is being controlled here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melekh David comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got David winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melekh David!
During a confident post fight interview, Melekh David thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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