PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Suckerpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spikely Deeneero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Suckerpunch
vs
Deeneero

195 cm
21
280 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
245 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Suckerpunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spikely Deeneero!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deeneero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suckerpunch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deeneero. Suckerpunch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deeneero throws a shot from downtown. Suckerpunch moves away and avoids it.

Suckerpunch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Deeneero wants to control but Suckerpunch is keeping busy.
Suckerpunch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Deeneero wants to improve his position but Suckerpunch is controlling well.
Suckerpunch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeneero is looking to improve his position.
Deeneero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Suckerpunch.
Deeneero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Deeneero.
Suckerpunch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suckerpunch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Suckerpunch has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Deeneero is proving hard to escape from.
Deeneero trying to keep a closed guard but Suckerpunch is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeneero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suckerpunch looking to pass the guard.
Suckerpunch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deeneero working a defensive guard here.
Suckerpunch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deeneero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Suckerpunch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Deeneero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suckerpunch is one step ahead there.

Deeneero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suckerpunch defends it easily.
Suckerpunch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch preventing the sweep.
Suckerpunch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Suckerpunch throwing strikes but missing.
Deeneero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suckerpunch's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Deeneero drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Suckerpunch manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Deeneero has Suckerpunch in his guard.
Suckerpunch wants to pass the guard but Deeneero is keeping the position.

Deeneero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Suckerpunch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch is working Deeneero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Suckerpunch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Deeneero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suckerpunch has managed to get both his arms back between Deeneero's legs - danger averted.
Suckerpunch trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeneero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suckerpunch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Deeneero keeping moving, preventing Suckerpunch from controlling successfully.
Deeneero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deeneero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Deeneero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Suckerpunch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeneero is looking to take a break and control but Suckerpunch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suckerpunch trying to control from the bottom.
Suckerpunch is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Suckerpunch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Suckerpunch has his takedown stuffed

so Deeneero counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Deeneero drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Suckerpunch dives on top into guard.
Suckerpunch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Suckerpunch throwing strikes but missing.
Suckerpunch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deeneero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Deeneero is working for a kimura but Suckerpunch is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnny Suckerpunch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suckerpunch tries to roll over but Deeneero keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeneero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deeneero is looking to stall here but Suckerpunch recovers full guard.
Suckerpunch keeping moving, preventing Deeneero from controlling successfully.
Deeneero chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deeneero advances to half guard.
Deeneero landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Deeneero tries to pass to full mount but Suckerpunch defends it.

Suckerpunch actively working from the bottom here.
Deeneero trying to advance position but Suckerpunch counters by regaining guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch looking to control but Deeneero passes into half guard.
Deeneero is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Deeneero with a couple of short strikes.
Deeneero trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Deeneero is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Suckerpunch has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Suckerpunch!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Suckerpunch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Deeneero looking for a sweep. Not yet Deeneero, not yet.
Suckerpunch throws a big right hand that misses.
Deeneero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suckerpunch chips away with some ground and pound.
Deeneero 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Spikely Deeneero!