PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodskag Sundism (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jmine Deloc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sundism
vs
Deloc

186 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

220 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodskag Sundism!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jmine Deloc!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Deloc feints and as Sundism raises his hands in defense, Deloc changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Deloc trying to control the position from guard on top but Sundism is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deloc wanted to stand there but Sundism had control of the position.
Deloc won't allow Sundism to sweep him here.
Deloc passes Sundism's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Deloc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sundism keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sundism keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sundism pushes Deloc off looking to stand but Deloc dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deloc wants to free his trapped foot but Sundism is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Deloc slows the pace down in half guard.
Sundism knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deloc on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jmine Deloc was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sundism.
Deloc swings for the body but Sundism moves out of range.
Deloc throws a push kick but Sundism slaps the foot to one side.
Deloc is looking to clinch.
Sundism shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Deloc as he jumps to the side.
Deloc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundism moves in looking to clinch but Deloc pushes him off.

Deloc shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sundism is looking for a sweep. Deloc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deloc is keen to just control but Sundism is a slippery customer.
Sundism keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sundism wants to control but Deloc is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sundism punching from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Deloc stands up and beckons Sundism to join him on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deloc blocks a head kick by Sundism.

Deloc shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sundism napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sundism is breathing heavily.
Deloc is looking to take a break and control but Sundism is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sundism tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deloc is looking to take a break and control but Sundism is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Deloc looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sundism is avoiding damage well.
Deloc connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sundism some visible discomfort.
Sundism is trying to control Deloc's posture but Deloc avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes there by Deloc.
Sundism is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jmine Deloc dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Deloc tries to land a front kick but Sundism steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Deloc gets a double leg takedown into Sundism's guard.
Deloc stays in close to Sundism's body and controls the position.
Deloc wants to control from the top but Sundism keeps moving.
Sundism really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sundism is trying to keep Deloc in close.
Sundism is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Deloc slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jmine Deloc was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Deloc fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sundism avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundism looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Deloc misses with a takedown attempt - Sundism sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sundism avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Deloc moves into the clinch.
Sundism is trying to pull guard but Deloc turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sundism jumps guard but Deloc stands there with Sundism around his waist. Sundism gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodskag Sundism. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sundism struggles to land a body shot inside as Deloc controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundism tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sundism is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Deloc is defending well.

Deloc gets control of Sundism's arms and successfully pulls guard. Deloc will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sundism has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Deloc is proving hard to escape from.
Sundism stopping the sweep attempt from Deloc.
Sundism has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sundism wants to stand but Deloc has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Deloc is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Deloc is on top in guard.
Deloc advances position into side control!
Jmine Deloc has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sundism is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deloc trying to control the position but Sundism is working away.

Deloc is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sundism has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deloc is looking to take a break and control but Sundism is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deloc is staying tight to Sundism's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jmine Deloc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Deloc darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Deloc trying to control the action but Sundism is working from the bottom.
Deloc is thwarting Sundism's attempts to control the position.
Deloc not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sundism wants to get back to full guard.
Deloc winds up and cracks Sundism with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundism is looking for a sweep. Deloc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deloc content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deloc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sundism keeps working.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Deloc might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sundism kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Jmine Deloc has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Deloc shoots in and bounces Sundism off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sundism is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deloc is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sundism is looking to stand up but Deloc isn't so interested in that idea.
Deloc slips nicely into half guard.

Deloc is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Deloc wants to free his trapped foot but Sundism is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Deloc gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Rodskag Sundism is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deloc lands a lovely overhand right.
Deloc closes the distance and clinches up with Sundism, looking for a takedown. Deloc pushes Sundism against the cage but Sundism circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Deloc throws a sloppy head kick and Sundism moves out of range easily.
Sundism lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Deloc at a distance.
Sundism fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Deloc closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sundism quickly recovers to half guard.
Deloc is keen to just control but Sundism is a slippery customer.
Sundism wants to get back to full guard but Deloc has passed into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deloc lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sundism down.
Deloc trying to control the action but Sundism is working from the bottom.

Deloc stands up and beckons Sundism to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deloc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sundism misses with a takedown attempt - Deloc sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jmine Deloc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Deloc 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jmine Deloc!