PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siduri Rafter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Simons III has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Simons III
vs
Rafter

172 cm
26
150 lbs
14 - 5 - 1

168 cm
26
158 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Siduri Rafter!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rafter misses the shot to the body.
Simons III moves in looking to clinch but Rafter pushes him off.

Simons III drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Simons III is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rafter is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rafter has escaped and now he's on top!

Simons III is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rafter defends well.

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

Simons III is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rafter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simons III's head.
Rafter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III tries to bench press Rafter off him but Rafter keeps the position.
Rafter cracks Simons III with a big right hand but Simons III just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rafter landing strikes.
Simons III is not content to let Rafter control the position.
Rafter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rafter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simons III keeps working.
Simons III manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Simons III works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rafter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Simons III is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rafter chips away with some ground and pound.
Rafter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Rafter from controlling successfully.
Rafter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rafter working some strikes from top position.
Rafter is pushing down on Simons III's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simons III is fighting to maintain full guard but Rafter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Simons III tries to roll over but Rafter keeps him under control.

Simons III looking for submissions off his back.

Simons III actively working from the bottom here.
Rafter is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III gets full guard.

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

Simons III had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rafter defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simons III is breathing heavily.
Rafter chips away with some ground and pound.

Simons III is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rafter looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Simons III is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Simons III looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rafter has picked Simons III up and slammed him! Simons III can't keep hold of the triangle and Rafter manages to pass to side control!
Rafter trying to control the action but Simons III is working from the bottom.
Simons III is looking to regain half guard here but Rafter keeps moving and retains side control.
Rafter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simons III keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Siduri Rafter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rafter cracks Simons III with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rafter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simons III.
Rafter lands a jab to the head.
No joy there for Rafter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simons III takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rafter looks to land a right hand but Simons III moved out of range.
Rafter throws a body punch but Simons III moves out of range.
Rafter throws a looping overhand right but Simons III ducks down to avoid it.
Rafter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rafter throws a jab but it's blocked by Simons III.
Simons III moves in looking to clinch but Rafter pushes him off.
Simons III shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rafter defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rafter cracks Simons III with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Simons III closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rafter circles away.
Rafter connects with a body shot.
A combination from Rafter does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Simons III in his tracks.
Simons III shoots in looking for a takedown. Rafter tries to sprawl out of it but Simons III keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rafter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simons III shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rafter pinned against the cage. Rafter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simons III tries to move into range but Rafter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Simons III shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rafter pinned against the cage. Rafter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simons III will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simons III.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rafter but Rafter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown by Simons III or perhaps it was just good defense by Rafter which made him look bad.
Simons III shoots in and drives through. Rafter sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as Rafter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simons III doesn't seem phased though.
Rafter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rafter takes a swing at Simons III's ribcage but misses.
Simons III misses with a takedown attempt - Rafter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Rafter gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Simons III's face as Rafter controls the position.
Simons III tries to bench press Rafter off him but Rafter keeps the position.
Check out the look on Rafter's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Simons III is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rafter looks up at the clock and then as Simons III takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rafter smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rafter landing strikes.
Rafter grinds an elbow into Simons III's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rafter is looking to take a break and control but Simons III is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rafter cracks Simons III with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafter controlling the position from side mount.
Simons III is looking to reverse the position.
Rafter is looking to take a break and control but Simons III is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simons III tries to buck Rafter off but Rafter is having none of it.
Simons III takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rafter is putting a hurting on Simons III here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is trying to get back to half guard.
Rafter working away.
Rafter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Simons III down.
Simons III is trying to get back to half guard.
Simons III is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rafter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Simons III taking some punishment here, with Rafter in his half guard.
Rafter is trying to control. Simons III wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Simons III looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simons III is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Siduri Rafter 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!

Simons III slips under a jab from Rafter.
Simons III shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rafter counters with a right hand to the body.
Rafter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simons III takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Simons III gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Rafter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Simons III won't be happy with that.
Rafter scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Simons III to see if he's OK.
Rafter wants to control but Simons III is keeping him busy.
Simons III is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rafter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Simons III is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Simons III is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simons III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rafter drops an elbow to the side of Simons III's head.
Rafter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rafter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rafter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simons III does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Simons III looking for submissions off his back.
Rafter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rafter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simons III knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Simons III trying to control from the bottom.
Simons III wants to get back to full guard.
Simons III makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simons III.

Simons III has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rafter is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Simons III.
Rafter working the ground and pound.
Simons III is looking for a sweep.
Simons III is trying to control Rafter's posture but Rafter avoids it.
Simons III tries to bench press Rafter off him but Rafter keeps the position.
Rafter looking to control but instead Simons III has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rafter wants to take a breather but Simons III is having none of it.
Rafter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Simons III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rafter thows a huge punch but Simons III dodges it nicely.
Rafter blocks the strikes from Simons III.
Simons III is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rafter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Simons III trying to hold on to Rafter's head to control him but Rafter postures up.
Simons III wants to improve his position but Rafter is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Simons III looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rafter is keen to just control but Simons III is a slippery customer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rafter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rafter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rafter lands with a hook. Simons III tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Simons III tries to clinch but Rafter moves away

and Rafter counters with a takedown into side control.
Rafter working the ground and pound.
Simons III is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Simons III sneaks back into half guard.
Simons III works his way to full guard. Good work.

Simons III working for a triangle but Rafter defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rafter looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Simons III steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rafter.
Rafter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Simons III throws a lazy head kick
enabling Rafter to counter with a crisp jab.
Simons III misses with a takedown
and Simons III takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simons III has his takedown stuffed
and Rafter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Simons III with a poor takedown
and Rafter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simons III uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rafter.
Simons III misses with a takedown
and Rafter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Simons III defending well as Rafter loads up on a big left hand.
Simons III misses with a takedown attempt
and Rafter counters with a stiff right hand.
Simons III misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Rafter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rafter pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Simons III is desperately trying to improve his position but Rafter has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafter raining down shots from the mount!
Rafter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simons III is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rafter with good strikes from the mount here!
Rafter looking to finish Simons III with some ground and pound. This is bad for Simons III!
Simons III sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rafter trying to mount his opponent but Simons III defends it.
Simons III is refusing to be controlled, as Rafter sits in half guard.
Rafter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III trying to control but Rafter postures up.
Rafter trying to control from half guard but Simons III is working away.
Simons III gets back to full guard.
Rafter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Simons III working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rafter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Simons III is tightening it up a little... Rafter has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rafter reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rafter taps out! nice BJJ there by Simons III!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Simons III!
John Simons III retains his featherweight title!

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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