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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yonsil Clanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clanger has chosen Youth Blood as his entrance music. John Simons III has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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143 lbs
31 - 19 - 2 |
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31
141 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 2, 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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yonsil Clanger!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons III misses with a takedown attempt
and Clanger counters with a straight right hand.
Clanger digs a good hook to Simons III's body.
Simons III uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clanger.
Simons III moves out of range of the strikes.
Clanger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simons III circles away quickly and effectively.
Clanger misses with a right hand
and Simons III counters with a shoot takedown. Clanger fights it but they end up in guard.
Clanger keeping moving, preventing Simons III from controlling successfully.
Clanger is looking for a triangle but Simons III pushes his legs off easily.
Simons III advances position into side control!
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 grinds an elbow into Clanger's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger tries to improve position but can't.
Simons III goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Clanger has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Simons III but great work by Clanger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clanger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Clanger tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Simons III is looking for a sweep.
Simons III is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Clanger off and has taken his back!
Clanger is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Simons III looking for the RNC.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Simons III is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Clanger defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simons III is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Clanger is defending well though. Simons III let's go of the attempt for now.
Clanger showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III controlling well, preventing Clanger from escaping the position.
Simons III doesn't have the hooks in and Clanger manages to turn into his guard.
Simons III looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simons III had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clanger defends it easily.
Clanger trying to control the position from guard on top but Simons III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clanger pushing down on Simons III's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clanger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clanger controlling the action here.
Clanger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Clanger is working for a kimura but Simons III is defending it quite comfortably.
Clanger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simons III keeps working.
Clanger controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clanger 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 to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simons III is looking for a sweep. Clanger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Simons III 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.
Simons III tries for a takedown but Clanger circles away easily
and Clanger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simons III is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simons III swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clanger counters with a thumping low kick.
Clanger closes the distance and clinches.
Simons III can't get the takedown.
Clanger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simons III.
Clanger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Clanger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clanger misses with a knee to the head.
Simons III has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clanger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Simons III pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Clanger tries to stall but Simons III uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III drags the fight down to the ground.
Simons III will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clanger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simons III looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clanger passes into half guard.
Clanger stalling.
Simons III actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Clanger seems content to control.
Clanger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Simons III!
Clanger controlling the position easily from mount.
John Simons III overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanger wants to take his opponent's back but Simons III doesn't allow it.
Clanger controlling the pace for now.
Simons III is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clanger tries to control but Simons III wriggling away.
Simons III is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clanger trying to control but Simons III is having none of it.
Clanger controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger wants to control the pace but Simons III is squirming around nicely.
Simons III is looking to improve his position but Clanger isn't that keen on the idea.
Simons III prevents Clanger from taking his back.
Simons III is squirming around, avoiding Clanger's attempts to control the action.
Clanger working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Simons III is wriggling around trying to escape.
Clanger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Clanger wants to free his trapped foot but Simons III is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simons III looking for submissions off his back.
Clanger is keen to just control but Simons III is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simons III regains full guard. Nicely done.
Clanger wants to control from the top but Simons III keeps moving.
Clanger controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yonsil Clanger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Simons III's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Clanger lands a jab to Simons III's midsection.
Simons III throws a lazy head kick
and Clanger counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Clanger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simons III doesn't seem phased though.
Simons III has his takedown stuffed
and Clanger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clanger sprawls well. Clanger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simons III gets slowly back to his feet.
Clanger throws an overhand right that lands on Simons III's shoulder, as Simons III tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger swings for the body but Simons III moves out of range.
Simons III shoots and misses
and Clanger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clanger connects with a single shot there.
Clanger throws a predictable looking body shot
so Simons III counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Clanger is trying to control the position but Simons III postures up.
Simons III trying to control but Clanger is working from the bottom.
Simons III drops back, looking for a kneebar! Clanger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Clanger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Clanger!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simons III is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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 cracks Simons III with a big elbow.
Simons III tries to bench press Clanger off him but Clanger keeps the position.
Clanger working the ground and pound from side control.
Clanger moves into full mount!
Clanger looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Simons III is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simons III has given up his back.
Clanger biding his time, controlling Simons III.
Clanger is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Clanger has the hooks in. Simons III is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Clanger really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Simons III.
Clanger is not going to allow Simons III to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clanger keeps control of the position as Simons III tries to break free.
Clanger wants to control but Simons III is keeping busy.
Clanger is trying to stick to Simons III's back but Simons III is turning into Clanger. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Clanger's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Simons III.
Clanger working a defensive guard here.
Simons III tries to free his leg and advance position but Clanger is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clanger trying to control the position here.
Simons III throws an elbow that misses. Clanger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simons III's guard. Nice move by Clanger!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yonsil Clanger really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clanger cracks a nice hook into Simons III's ribs.
Clanger looks to land a right hand but Simons III moved out of range.
Simons III drives through and clinches with Clanger against the cage.
Clanger misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Clanger.
Simons III drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simons III drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clanger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Simons III fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clanger avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clanger, right into the meat.
Clanger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Clanger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simons III is just riding it out for now. Clanger eventually gives up the hold.
Clanger is trying to control the action in half guard but Simons III is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clanger in particular looking to stall.
Simons III tries to roll over but Clanger keeps him under control.
Simons III manages to get to full guard.
Clanger won't allow Simons III to sweep him here.
Simons III is working hard here to advance position.
Simons III has an active guard here but Clanger has managed to pass into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Clanger seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clanger pulls his head out easily.
Clanger is taking a breather. Simons III says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Simons III gets full guard.
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 is stalling in the full guard.
Clanger trying to control but Simons III is working from the bottom.
Clanger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simons III swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Clanger from controlling successfully.
Simons III is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clanger defends well.
Simons III has momentary wrist control but Clanger slips an elbow through the middle.
Simons III looking for a guillotine here but Clanger defends easily.
Clanger trying to control the position from guard on top but Simons III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simons III is trying to hold Clanger in close to prevent damage but Clanger has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yonsil Clanger dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Clanger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simons III at a distance.
Yonsil Clanger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clanger tries to close the distance and clinch but Simons III swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simons III moves out of range of the leg kick from Clanger.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clanger as he avoids it easily.
Clanger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Simons III to the ground. Clanger is now in Simons III's guard.
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 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.
Simons III is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clanger trying to control the position from guard on top but Simons III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clanger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clanger trying to control but Simons III is working from the bottom.
Clanger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Clanger advances to half guard.
Simons III tries to roll over but Clanger keeps him under control.
Clanger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Simons III moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simons III is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clanger defends well.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Clanger from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III can't keep his opponent in guard - Clanger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Simons III slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simons III working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clanger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clanger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Simons III has an active guard here but Clanger has managed to pass into half guard.
Clanger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
John Simons III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clanger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simons III has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is refusing to be controlled, as Clanger sits in half guard.
Simons III looking for submissions off his back.
Simons III is pressing down on Clanger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clanger wants to control from the top but Simons III keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clanger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Simons III gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yonsil Clanger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clanger 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yonsil Clanger!
Post fight, Yonsil Clanger stared into the camera and said 'Thanks for comin out'.
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