PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artem Bessmertin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Sunderland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sunderland has chosen Placebo - Running up that hill as his entrance music. James Sunderland has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bessmertin
vs
Sunderland

189 cm
23
183 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

186 cm
23
193 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

DJs Locker

DJs Locker
Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artem Bessmertin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Sunderland!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bessmertin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sunderland misses with a hook. Bessmertin ducked under it nicely.
Good work by Bessmertin as he checks the leg kick.
Sunderland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bessmertin moves out of range of the leg kick from Sunderland.
Bessmertin connects with a body shot that sends Sunderland's belly button to the back.
Bessmertin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sunderland throws a body kick that misses.
Sunderland takes one to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Sunderland misses its intended target.
Sunderland misses with the combination.
Sunderland bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bessmertin's head.
Bessmertin avoids a kick to the body.
Sunderland loads up on a big right hand but Bessmertin slips the punch.
Sunderland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Sunderland misses its intended target.
Sunderland misses with a low kick.
Bessmertin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bessmertin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sunderland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sunderland throws out a loose jab but Bessmertin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sunderland tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bessmertin is able to avoid easily.
Bessmertin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sunderland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bessmertin.
Sunderland scores with a spinning back kick!
Sunderland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bessmertin.
Sunderland motions for Bessmertin to come forward. Sunderland throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bessmertin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sunderland throws the left hand but Bessmertin avoids the punch easily.
Bessmertin moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Sunderland misses.
Sunderland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sunderland misses with a body kick.
Sunderland takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sunderland misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sunderland, as that shot connected.
Bessmertin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sunderland motions for Bessmertin to come forward. Sunderland throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bessmertin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sunderland can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sunderland.
Sunderland fails to land with a series of punches.
Bessmertin tries to clinch up.
Bessmertin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sunderland!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland looks to land a right hand but Bessmertin moved out of range.
Bessmertin moves away from the strike by Sunderland.
Sunderland cracks a nice hook into Bessmertin's ribs.
Sunderland throws a hook but Bessmertin blocks it.
Bessmertin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sunderland sprawls well. Sunderland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bessmertin gets slowly back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Sunderland.
Sunderland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sunderland scores with a nice strike.
Bessmertin missing with a left hand there. Sunderland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bessmertin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sunderland thumps Bessmertin with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sunderland tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bessmertin is able to avoid easily.
Bessmertin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bessmertin throws a series of punches but Sunderland avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Sunderland. Those never looked like landing.
James Sunderland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sunderland connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Bessmertin.
Sunderland lands a lovely overhand right.
Sunderland connects with an inside leg kick.
Sunderland throws a sloppy head kick and Bessmertin moves out of range easily.
Bessmertin moves out of range of the body kick from Sunderland.
Sunderland looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bessmertin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sunderland tried to score with a low kick but Bessmertin checks it.
Sunderland slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Sunderland dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sunderland throws a hook but Bessmertin blocks it.
Sunderland thows a leg kick but Bessmertin checks it

and Bessmertin counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sunderland is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bessmertin connects with a decent elbow.
Sunderland struggling a bit here.
Sunderland manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bessmertin's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bessmertin lands a nice short elbow.
Sunderland wants to improve his position but Bessmertin is controlling well.
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!
Bessmertin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sunderland defending well though.
Sunderland is looking for a sweep. Bessmertin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sunderland is trying to stand up here but Bessmertin is controlling him well.
Bessmertin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bessmertin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunderland misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sunderland wants to control but Bessmertin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bessmertin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sunderland's head.
Sunderland trying to control from the bottom.
Bessmertin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bessmertin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

OK we're going to have a standup here. James Sunderland hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bessmertin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sunderland lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bessmertin takes a step back to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Bessmertin misses.
Bessmertin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bessmertin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sunderland connects with an inside leg kick.
Sunderland throws a leg kick that misses.
Sunderland looks to throw the jab but Bessmertin is out of range.
Sunderland throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sunderland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bessmertin was well out of range. Poor timing from Sunderland.
Bessmertin moves out of range as Sunderland strikes.
Bessmertin blocks a low kick nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sunderland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sunderland is looking to slow Bessmertin down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland lands a really nice looking cross but Bessmertin seems unphased.
Sunderland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sunderland walks into a straight right hand from Bessmertin.
Sunderland scores with a jab to the head.
Bessmertin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sunderland can pounce on him.
Sunderland cracks a nice hook into Bessmertin's ribs.
Sunderland throws a hook to the side of Bessmertin's head but Bessmertin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Bessmertin misses.
Sunderland misses with a low kick.
Sunderland misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Bessmertin.
Bessmertin lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bessmertin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sunderland throws a predictable looking body shot

and Bessmertin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bessmertin is trying to control. Sunderland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bessmertin drops an elbow to the side of Sunderland's head.
Bessmertin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sunderland knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sunderland is trying to maintain the position but Bessmertin is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Bessmertin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sunderland on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sunderland is concentrating on defense, preventing Bessmertin from advancing position.
Sunderland regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Artem Bessmertin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sunderland throws a hook but Bessmertin blocks it.
Sunderland gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bessmertin.
Sunderland throws a leg kick that is checked

and Bessmertin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Artem Bessmertin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bessmertin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bessmertin prevents Sunderland from improving his position.
Bessmertin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bessmertin wants to free his trapped foot but Sunderland is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sunderland gets full guard.
Sunderland is trying to control the position but Bessmertin postures up.
Bessmertin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sunderland looking to control but Bessmertin passes into half guard.
Sunderland trying to hold on to Bessmertin's head to control him but Bessmertin postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bessmertin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sunderland keeps working.
Sunderland tries to get to full guard but Bessmertin has control of the leg.
Bessmertin thows a huge punch but Sunderland dodges it nicely.
Sunderland is refusing to be controlled, as Bessmertin sits in half guard.
Bessmertin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bessmertin is thwarting Sunderland's attempts to control the position.
Bessmertin throwing shots but Sunderland is blocking nicely.
Bessmertin wants to control but Sunderland is keeping him busy.
Bessmertin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sunderland trying to control from the bottom.
Bessmertin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sunderland knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bessmertin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bessmertin is trying to control. Sunderland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bessmertin working the head and body with strikes.
Bessmertin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sunderland knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sunderland is trying to control but can't.
Sunderland wants to improve his position but Bessmertin is controlling well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bessmertin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bessmertin trying to control the action but Sunderland is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland trying to get back to full guard but Bessmertin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bessmertin lands a heavy elbow.
Bessmertin landing shots from mount.
Bessmertin with a couple of short strikes.
Bessmertin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bessmertin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Bessmertin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bessmertin scoring with strikes but Sunderland is staying in there.
Bessmertin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bessmertin wants to control the pace but Sunderland is squirming around nicely.
Bessmertin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Sunderland is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Sunderland scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Bessmertin land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Bessmertin stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artem Bessmertin!
Our winner, Artem Bessmertin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.