PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nautica Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons has chosen Sound of MAdness - Shinedown as his entrance music. John Simmons will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Thorn
vs
Simmons

190 cm
28
270 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

193 cm
27
288 lbs
13 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nautica Thorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Simmons!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorn wants to clinch.

Simmons decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Simmons trying to control from half guard but Thorn is working away.

Thorn kicks off Simmons and gets to his feet.
Simmons tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thorn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simmons somewhat.
A swing and a miss from Simmons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons fails with a takedown attempt.
Simmons throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thorn's waist but Thorn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simmons off to one side.
Nautica Thorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simmons.
Simmons dips to his left and cracks Thorn with an uppercut!
Simmons digs a good hook to Thorn's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thorn is defended easily by Simmons.
As Thorn backs off Simmons throws a huge counter combo but Thorn manages to avoid it all.
Simmons with a jab.
Thorn shoots in for a takedown but Simmons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thorn dives in and grabs Simmons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simmons pushes down on Thorn's head and hops out.
Simmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thorn. Thorn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Simmons shoots in and gets a takedown into Thorn's guard.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorn has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Simmons lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simmons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simmons is looking to work some ground and pound but Thorn has wrist control.

Thorn has his foot on Simmons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simmons works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Simmons's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons with a nice head shot there.

Thorn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simmons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simmons connects with a couple of short punches.
Simmons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Thorn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simmons doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simmons manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simmons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Simmons is looking to improve his position.

Simmons actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is pressing down on Thorn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Simmons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Simmons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thorn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thorn throws a strike but Simmons rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thorn wants to sweep but no luck.

Thorn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simmons lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Simmons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simmons stops Thorn from standing up.

Thorn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simmons is aware though and is defending well.
Simmons passes Thorn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Simmons landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thorn trying to control but Simmons postures up.
Thorn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Simmons lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Simmons is trying to control. Thorn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons is controlling the pace.
Simmons is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Simmons dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Thorn wants to clinch.
Thorn drops his hands momentarily and Simmons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simmons lands a right hook to the body.
Simmons jabs Thorn right on the nose. Thorn blinks but takes it well.
Thorn gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Simmons gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Thorn is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Simmons!
John Simmons made sure to mention his sponsor, Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview.