PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yonsil Clanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clanger comes to the cage accompanied by Youth Blood. Yonsil Clanger is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Clanger
vs
Simons III

160 cm
33
141 lbs
27 - 12 - 0

172 cm
38
143 lbs
37 - 22 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

TWGC Champion
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yonsil Clanger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clanger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simons III checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Clanger looks to land a left hand but Simons III moved out of range nicely.
Clanger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Simons III is out of range and Clanger settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Simons III.
Clanger cracks the inside of Simons III's front leg.
Simons III moves out of range of the body kick.
Simons III avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clanger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simons III checks it well.
Simons III moves away from the strike by Clanger.
Simons III stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clanger.
Simons III misses with a takedown attempt
and Clanger counters with a low kick, right behind Simons III 's knee.
Simons III blocks a head kick by Clanger.
Clanger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Clanger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simons III tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clanger defends well and Simons III ends up having to push Clanger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger lands with a short shot to the head.
Clanger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simons III tries to pull guard but Clanger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yonsil Clanger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Simons III drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clanger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Simons III tries to pull guard but Clanger holds him up against the cage and eventually Simons III drops back down to his feet.
Simons III tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clanger pushes Simons III back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clanger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simons IIIs head.
Clanger is trying to maintain a safe position but Simons III gets an underhook and turns Clanger into the cage.
Simons III goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clanger prevents it.
Clanger working aggressively here.
Clanger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simons III.
Clanger content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III wants a takedown.
Simons III is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Simons III blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clanger.
Clanger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clanger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Simons III is keeping busy.
Clanger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simons III working aggressively here.
Simons III is trying to maintain a safe position but Clanger gets an underhook and turns Simons III into the cage.
Clanger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Simons III missing with knees to the body.
Clanger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Clanger gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Clanger trying to control the action but Simons III is working from the bottom.
Clanger prevents Simons III from improving his position.
Clanger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clanger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simons III doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clanger.
Simons III makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simons III.

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.
Clanger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Simons III wants to sweep here but Clanger controlling him for the moment.

Simons III is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clanger is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clanger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simons III swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clanger works over Simons III with some ground and pound from guard.

Simons III is looking for a triangle but Clanger pushes his legs off easily.

Simons III is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clanger defends well.
Clanger sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Simons III is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clanger is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clanger wants to control from the top but Simons III keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clanger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yonsil Clanger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Clanger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clanger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simons III keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Simons III throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simons III shoots for a takedown but Clanger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Simons III drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simons III wants to pass the guard but Clanger is keeping the position.
Clanger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Simons III is trying to get back to full guard.
Simons III is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clanger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clanger's back!

Simons III is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simons III working for the choke.

Clanger showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Clanger right now.
John Simons III has got the better of the ground game so far.

Simons III tightening his grip on Clanger, looking for the choke.

Simons III looking for the RNC.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clanger is having to fend off submission attempts from Simons III, who is looking to sink in the choke. Simons III doesn't have the hooks in though and Clanger manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Simons III looking for a sweep. Not yet Simons III, not yet.

Simons III looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clanger postures up.
Simons III keeping full guard, as Clanger tries to pass.
Simons III looking for a sweep. Not yet Simons III, not yet.
Clanger working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger looking to pass the guard.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Clanger from controlling successfully.
Simons III is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clanger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Simons III had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clanger defends it easily.
Simons III tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clanger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clanger wants to control from the top but Simons III keeps moving.
Clanger passes Simons III's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III gets full guard.
Clanger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clanger passes Simons III's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Clanger is trying to control. Simons III wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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!
Simons III wants to control the action here but instead Clanger manages to pass to full mount!
Simons III is desperately trying to improve his position but Clanger has a good base and remains in mount.
Clanger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Clanger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Clanger is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Simons III is surviving well by controlling Clanger's body position as best he can.
Clanger trying to control but Simons III is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Simons III will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Clanger scoring well with a low kick there.
Simons III takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Simons III doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clanger throws a solid leg kick but Simons III takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clanger.
Clanger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simons III's calf.

Simons III feints and as Clanger raises his hands in defense, Simons III changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simons III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clanger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simons III is one step ahead there.
Clanger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simons III trying to move into half guard but instead Clanger has managed to sweep!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger trying to control but Simons III is working from the bottom.
Clanger postures up.
Clanger looking to pass the guard.
Simons III is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Clanger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Clanger wants to land a leg kick but Simons III is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clanger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simons III's calf.
Clanger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simons III.
Clanger throws a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Simons III blocks the low kick.
Clanger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Simons III avoids a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clanger.
Simons III fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simons III gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Clanger counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Simons III's guard now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger wants to control from the top but Simons III keeps moving.
Clanger looking to pass the guard.
Clanger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Simons III has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clanger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Clanger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Simons III looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clanger is one step ahead there.
Clanger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III controls Clanger momentarily but Clanger frees himself.

Simons III is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clanger is aware though and is defending well.
Simons III wants to sweep but no luck.
Clanger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simons III is keeping the position for now.
Simons III is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Simons III takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clanger moves into full guard.
Simons III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clanger controls Simons III momentarily but Simons III frees himself.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Clanger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yonsil Clanger clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A good leg kick by Clanger.
Clanger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clanger throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clanger. That's going to slow Simons III down.
Clanger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clanger scoring well with a low kick there.
Simons III dives in for a single leg takedown but Clanger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Clanger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clanger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yonsil Clanger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Clanger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Simons III is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Simons III jumps guard but Clanger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Clanger.
Clanger lands a nice uppercut.
Simons III misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clanger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simons III misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simons III fails to pull guard.
Clanger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clanger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Clanger working aggressively here.
Simons III prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Clanger.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clanger.
Clanger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clanger.
Clanger looking for a takedown.
Clanger gets through Simons III's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanger misses with a body punch.
Clanger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simons III or not.

Simons III pulls Clanger into 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 bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clanger's guard.
Clanger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simons III sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clanger's guard.
Clanger is looking for a sweep. Simons III is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clanger won't allow Simons III to pass to mount.

Simons III is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Clanger still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Clanger has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Clanger advances nicely into full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is working to get back to half guard.
Clanger putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Clanger looking to control but Simons III is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simons III tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simons III is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Clanger content just to control the position here.

Clanger looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Clanger trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simons III is squirming around, avoiding Clanger's attempts to control the action.
Clanger with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clanger working the ground and pound effectively.
Clanger is landing with some decent strikes but Simons III is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Simons III gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clanger wants to pass the guard but Simons III is defending well.

Clanger wants to work for an arm triangle but Simons III is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clanger prevents Simons III from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yonsil Clanger had his way with John Simons III in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Clanger throws a body punch but Simons III moves out of range.
Simons III goes for a double leg but Clanger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clanger continues to drive forward.
Simons III misses with an elbow over the top.
Clanger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simons III avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simons III being controlled against the cage.
Clanger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simons III fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Simons III moves out of range of the body kick from Clanger.
Simons III takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clanger throws a head kick but Simons III moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger throws a hook but Simons III avoids it easily.
Clanger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clanger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Clanger throws a leg kick that misses.
Simons III checks the leg kick.
Simons III shoots in for a double leg but Clanger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simons III on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clanger is looking to chop away at Simons III's legs.
Simons III tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clanger swivels and escapes.
Yonsil Clanger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Simons III fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clanger pushes Simons III away with a front kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III shoots in and drives through. Clanger sprawls well.
Simons III is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Clanger thumps Simons III with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clanger, right into the meat.
Simons III tries to clinch there but Clanger circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simons III checks a leg kick.
John Simons III is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clanger tries a low kick but Simons III avoids it.
Clanger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simons III.
Clanger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clanger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simons III. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simons III tries to clinch there but Clanger circles away.
Simons III bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simons III shoots in for a double leg but Clanger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clanger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yonsil Clanger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clanger takes a swing at Simons III's ribcage but misses.
Simons III slips under a jab from Clanger.
Simons III checks the leg kick nicely there.
Simons III is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clanger.
John Simons III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clanger throws a leg kick but Simons III moved away.
Simons III goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simons III misses with a takedown

and Clanger counters with a single leg into guard. Simons III didn't expect that.
Simons III looking for a sweep. Not yet Simons III, not yet.
Simons III controls Clanger momentarily but Clanger frees himself.
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!
Clanger advances to half guard.
Simons III wants to improve his position but Clanger is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clanger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yonsil Clanger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clanger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yonsil Clanger!
Yonsil Clanger retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Yonsil Clanger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.