PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kosher NAZI (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John Simons III has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Simons III
vs
NAZI

165 cm
22
138 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
19
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kosher NAZI!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons III shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says NAZI as he avoids it easily.
NAZI throws a push kick but Simons III slaps the foot to one side.

Simons III forces NAZI back against the cage and clinches.
NAZI keeps control of Simons III as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

NAZI has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Simons III is trying to keep an underhook but NAZI manages to get the takedown into half guard.
NAZI wants to free his trapped foot but Simons III is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simons III moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
NAZI throws a strike but Simons III rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

NAZI looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
NAZI trying to keep a closed guard but Simons III is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NAZI might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simons III kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Simons III trying to control but NAZI is working from the bottom.
NAZI lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Simons III!

NAZI goes for an armbar but Simons III turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Simons III.
NAZI is trying to control the position but Simons III postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simons III stopping the sweep attempt from NAZI.

NAZI working for a triangle but Simons III defends it easily.
NAZI looks gassed!
NAZI manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simons III manages to get himself to full guard.
NAZI wants to control from the top but Simons III keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III looking to hit a scissor sweep but NAZI is one step ahead there.

Simons III is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simons III looking for a sweep. Not yet Simons III, not yet.
NAZI seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
NAZI pushes down on Simons III's leg and manages to get into half 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.
NAZI lands with a punch from half guard.

NAZI is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Simons III has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simons III trying to control here.
Simons III is refusing to be controlled, as NAZI sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
NAZI prevents Simons III from improving his position.
NAZI is pressing down on Simons III's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simons III is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosher NAZI dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

NAZI misses with a kick to the body.

NAZI scores a takedown into full mount!
Simons III tries to hold on but NAZI pushes him away.
NAZI looking to control but Simons III is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simons III keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
NAZI tries to control but Simons III wriggling away.
Simons III is trying desperately to improve position.

NAZI swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Simons III is now in NAZI's guard. A big mistake from NAZI there, giving up the dominant position!
NAZI is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NAZI looking to control.
Simons III looking to pass the guard.

Simons III thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simons III stopping the sweep attempt from NAZI.
NAZI controls Simons III momentarily but Simons III frees himself.

NAZI working for a triangle but Simons III defends it easily.

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.
NAZI throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
NAZI striking off his back but it's not causing Simons III any problems.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

NAZI feints and as Simons III raises his hands in defense, NAZI changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Simons III throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
NAZI missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
NAZI wants to control from the top but Simons III keeps moving.
NAZI stopping the sweep attempt from Simons III.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NAZI trying to control the position from guard on top but Simons III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
NAZI trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
NAZI postures up.

Simons III looking for a guillotine here but NAZI defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simons III trying to keep a closed guard but NAZI is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

NAZI scores a takedown into full mount!
A nice elbow there by NAZI.
A nice elbow there by NAZI.
Simons III suckers NAZI into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Simons III is now in NAZI's guard!

NAZI looking for a guillotine here but Simons III defends easily.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but NAZI is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

NAZI working for a triangle but Simons III defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosher NAZI showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Simons III looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
NAZI misses with a takedown
and Simons III counters with a nice low kick that buckles NAZI's knee momentarily.
John Simons III is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from NAZI misses.
Simons III is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy body kick from NAZI
and Simons III counters with an outside leg kick.
Simons III moves in looking to clinch but NAZI pushes him off.
NAZI throws a body punch but Simons III moves out of range.
NAZI swats away the attempt to clinch by Simons III.

NAZI darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Simons III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
NAZI takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
NAZI has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

NAZI goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Simons III is on top in guard.
NAZI looking to control but Simons III passes into half guard.
NAZI misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Simons III passes the guard and advances to mount!
NAZI holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Simons III tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NAZI can't escape the position.
NAZI stops Simons III from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
NAZI holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Simons III tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Simons III looking to control but NAZI is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
NAZI sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III looks to land a strike but NAZI avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

NAZI throws his legs up looking for a submission but Simons III uses it to pass to side control.
NAZI is trying to improve his position.
NAZI sneaks back into half guard.
NAZI works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but NAZI is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
NAZI looking to control.
Kosher NAZI has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

NAZI throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Simons III escapes and throws NAZI's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Simons III tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
NAZI sneaks back into half guard.
Simons III is tying to control. NAZI wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
NAZI wants to control but Simons III is keeping busy.
NAZI wants to improve his position but Simons III is controlling well.
John Simons III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simons III is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kosher NAZI.
I've got NAZI 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosher NAZI!