PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Glen DANZIG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Simm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DANZIG comes to the cage accompanied by The Misfits-Where Eagles Dare. Ash Simm has the eye of the tiger tonight.

DANZIG
vs
Simm

170 cm
25
145 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

170 cm
24
141 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Glen DANZIG!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ash Simm!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DANZIG fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simm fails with the takedown.

Simm drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
DANZIG is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

DANZIG 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.
DANZIG keeping full guard, as Simm tries to pass.
DANZIG is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
DANZIG is working hard here to advance position.
Simm trying to control but DANZIG is working from the bottom.
DANZIG looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simm is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

DANZIG pushes Simm up against the cage in a clinch.

DANZIG breaks from the clinch.
Simm shoots for a takedown but DANZIG saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DANZIG will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

DANZIG gets caught flat footed, as Simm shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Simm not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
DANZIG keeping moving, preventing Simm from controlling successfully.
Simm 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.

DANZIG looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simm trying to control but DANZIG is working from the bottom.
Simm tries to free his leg and advance position but DANZIG is retaining full guard.

Simm thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
DANZIG keeping moving, preventing Simm from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Simm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

DANZIG closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Simm did well to prevent DANZIG getting side control.
DANZIG is thwarting Simm's attempts to control the position.
DANZIG looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
DANZIG uses his free foot to push down on Simm's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Simm.
Simm can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DANZIG avoids the attempt from Simm to control.

DANZIG looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

DANZIG is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Simm can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
DANZIG is breathing heavily.
Simm is looking to improve his position but DANZIG isn't that keen on the idea.
Simm is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

DANZIG with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Simm is looking to get to half guard.
Simm sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
DANZIG throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Simm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DANZIG pulls his head out easily.
Simm makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simm.
Simm working a defensive guard here.
Simm is adopting a defensive guard.
Simm is trying to keep DANZIG in close.
Simm is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Simm looking for a sweep. Not yet Simm, not yet.
DANZIG slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simm trying to keep a closed guard but DANZIG is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Glen DANZIG will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Simm misses with a takedown attempt
and DANZIG counters with a series of strikes. Simm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Simm tries for a takedown but DANZIG circles away easily

and DANZIG counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

DANZIG seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simm keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
DANZIG throwing shots but Simm is blocking nicely.

DANZIG is looking for a kimura but Simm is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DANZIG to get the leverage.
DANZIG works his foot free and advances to mount.
Simm wants to hold on but DANZIG pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simm wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
DANZIG is trying to stick to Simm's back but Simm is turning into DANZIG. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in DANZIG's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Simm.

DANZIG is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simm defends well.
DANZIG not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simm is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Simm thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simm sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed DANZIG's guard.
Simm is keen to just control but DANZIG is a slippery customer.
Simm stops DANZIG from getting back to his feet.

DANZIG is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simm pulls his head out easily.
Simm sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simm wants to free his trapped foot but DANZIG is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DANZIG has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simm is working away from the top position though.
Simm slows the pace down in half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Simm fails with the takedown
and DANZIG cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glen DANZIG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ash Simm.
DANZIG doesn't manage to clinch there - Simm circles away.
Ash Simm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DANZIG misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simm.
DANZIG dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

DANZIG feints and as Simm raises his hands in defense, DANZIG changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Simm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Glen DANZIG overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DANZIG trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simm looking to control.
DANZIG pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simm is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Simm looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

DANZIG drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and DANZIG jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Simm manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Simm throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Simm trying to control but DANZIG is having none of it.

Simm working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simm trying to control but DANZIG is having none of it.

Simm goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now DANZIG is on top in guard.
Simm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DANZIG pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simm is keeping the position for now.
Simm is trying to control the position but DANZIG postures up.
DANZIG tries to free his leg and advance position but Simm is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glen DANZIG dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Nice uppercut lands for DANZIG. That snapped Simm's head back.

Simm gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows DANZIG to score an easy takedown into full guard.

DANZIG has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Simm to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! DANZIG is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Simm pulls down on the head and he's put DANZIG to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ash Simm!