PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fred Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons comes to the cage accompanied by Dog Wild Heaven. Fred Simmons has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Simmons
vs
Vorster

165 cm
27
141 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

152 cm
27
137 lbs
15 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vorster moves into the clinch.

Vorster manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vorster keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Vorster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Vorster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Vorster 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.
Vorster told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Vorster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons looking to pass the guard.
Vorster keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.

Simmons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simmons trying to control but Vorster is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Simmons's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Vorster is looking for a triangle but Simmons pushes his legs off easily.
Simmons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vorster is keeping the position for now.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Vorster keeps moving.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vorster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Vorster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons trying to move into half guard but instead Vorster has managed to sweep!

Simmons definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Simmons, not yet.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.

Vorster postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Simmons is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vorster, into his guard.

Simmons tries to free his leg and advance position but Vorster is retaining full guard.
Simmons trying to control but Vorster is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simmons drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vorster manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Simmons has Vorster in his guard.

Simmons is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vorster is controlling him.

Simmons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vorster is aware though and is defending well.
Simmons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vorster controls the pace.

Simmons has his foot on Vorster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vorster works his way back into a safe position though.
Simmons is trying to control the position but Vorster postures up.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.

Simmons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vorster defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorster trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Simmons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Simmons has his foot on Vorster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vorster works his way back into a safe position though.
Vorster trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Simmons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vorster defends it easily.

Vorster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vorster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jandre Vorster dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Vorster shoots in but no luck this time.
Simmons shoots in but no luck this time.

Vorster has managed to clinch.

Vorster manages to pull guard.
Jandre Vorster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simmons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simmons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vorster wants to sweep here but Simmons controlling him for the moment.
Vorster has momentary wrist control but Simmons slips an elbow through the middle.
Vorster keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass.

Vorster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass.
Simmons scoring with punches to the head and body.
Simmons scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Vorster 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.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Vorster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Vorster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simmons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vorster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Vorster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simmons defends well.
Vorster trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vorster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simmons defends well.
Simmons forces his way into half guard.

Simmons is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vorster sees it coming and defends easily.

Vorster with the active half guard here but Simmons passes nicely into side control.
Vorster manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simmons's best efforts.
Vorster wants to get back to full guard.

Simmons is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vorster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simmons.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorster trying to control but Simmons postures up.

Simmons seems to be looking for submissions.
Vorster moves into full guard.

Vorster is looking for a triangle but Simmons pushes his legs off easily.
Vorster working a defensive guard here.
Vorster keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Vorster working for a triangle but Simmons defends it easily.
Simmons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vorster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simmons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vorster swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Simmons drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simmons jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vorster lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Simmons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jandre Vorster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Vorster darts in and clinches Simmons up against the cage.

Vorster is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Simmons can't fight it off and eventually Vorster manages to take the fight to the floor. Simmons looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Simmons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vorster defends well.
Simmons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simmons is trying to keep Vorster in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simmons is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vorster is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simmons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vorster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Vorster 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.

Simmons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Vorster drops back looking for a leg! Simmons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simmons manages to kick Vorster off! Vorster jumps back into Simmons's guard.

Simmons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Vorster drops back looking for a leg! Simmons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simmons manages to kick Vorster off! Vorster jumps back into Simmons's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vorster trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.

Simmons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vorster defends well.

Simmons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vorster defends it easily.

Simmons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vorster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorster won't allow Simmons to sweep him here.

Vorster 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.
Simmons landing with the ground and pound.

Vorster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Vorster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vorster 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 looking to pass the guard.
Jandre Vorster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simmons passes Vorster's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vorster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fred Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vorster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vorster has his hands on Simmons's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vorster wants to sweep here but Simmons controlling him for the moment.
Vorster is trying to control the position but Simmons postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jandre Vorster.
Well Vorster has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jandre Vorster!
A very excited looking Jandre Vorster rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.