PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zak Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Donald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kid cypher round 11. This should be fireworks!

Simmons
vs
Donald

180 cm
20
142 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

178 cm
25
132 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

5th Round Clothing

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zak Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan Donald!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simmons avoids it really well and circles away.

Donald gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Simmons to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Simmons working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Donald's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simmons cracks Donald with a solid left hand.
Simmons working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Donald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simmons manages to get himself to full guard.
Donald stopping the sweep attempt from Simmons.
Simmons is pulling down on Donald's head to control his posture.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Donald from controlling successfully.
Donald lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons wants to sweep but no luck.
Simmons is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Donald trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Simmons has his hands on Donald's head, controlling the position.
Simmons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Simmons is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simmons really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

We're going to have a standup here because Zak Simmons wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Donald is defended easily by Simmons.

Simmons shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Simmons lands a nice short elbow.
Donald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Donald keeps moving.
Donald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simmons is in close to Donald's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Simmons distracts Donald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Donald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simmons manages to get himself to full guard.
Simmons wants to sweep but no luck.
Simmons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Simmons on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simmons tries to get out of the position.
Simmons seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simmons wants to sweep here but Donald controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Simmons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Donald on the ground.
Simmons keeping full guard, as Donald tries to pass.
Simmons has Donald pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Zak Simmons just wasn't active enough.
Donald with a lazy takedown attempt

and Simmons counters with a shoot takedown. Donald fights it but they end up in guard.
Zak Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Donald.

Donald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simmons defends well.
Simmons postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons advances to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Simmons trying to control from half guard but Donald is working away.

Donald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donald makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Donald.
Simmons stands up over Donald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Simmons stands up over Donald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Donald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simmons with a nice head shot there.
Simmons works over Donald with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons lands a couple of decent looking shots.

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

Donald 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.
Donald looks gassed!
Simmons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simmons lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Donald 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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simmons postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Donald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simmons working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Simmons keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Donald's head.
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 Zak Simmons will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Donald leaves Simmons with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Donald shoots in and drives through. Simmons sprawls well.

Simmons gets the takedown into side control.
Simmons trying to control the action but Donald is working from the bottom.
Donald manages to get back to half guard.
Donald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simmons's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simmons's back!
Donald trying to control momentarily.
Simmons tries to break free.

Donald looking to break Simmons's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Simmons remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Donald will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Donald misses with an elbow to the head.
Donald misses with punches from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons wants to control his opponent's hands but Donald gets his hands free.
Simmons tries to escape the position.
Zak Simmons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Donald looking for the choke but no joy.
Simmons tries to break free.

Donald has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Donald throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Simmons controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Donald has the hooks in. Simmons is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simmons trying to get back to his feet but Donald is in full control for now.

Donald is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Simmons defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons just trying to survive but Donald is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Well, with Donald on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Simmons is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Donald sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Simmons taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alan Donald!