PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Sunderland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sunderland comes into the arena with Placebo - Running up that hill blaring out of the sound system. Stroud has chosen Septic Flesh - Pyramid God as his entrance music. James Sunderland has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sunderland
vs
Stroud

186 cm
25
182 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

184 cm
26
183 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

TWGC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Backyard Fighting
KO Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Sunderland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Glenn Stroud!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunderland tries a low kick but Stroud avoids it.
No luck for Stroud with that takedown attempt.
Sunderland connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stroud misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sunderland takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sunderland slips under a jab from Stroud.
Sunderland keeps the fight on the outside.
Stroud on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stroud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sunderland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sunderland defending well as Stroud loads up on a big left hand.
Stroud moves out of range of the body kick from Sunderland.
Sunderland attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sunderland.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sunderland lands a jab to Stroud's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunderland connects with a body shot.
Stroud takes one to the chin there.
Sunderland slips a jab and a cross from Stroud.
Sunderland connects with a crisp jab.
Stroud checks a low kick from Sunderland.
Sunderland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sunderland wants it to stay on the feet.
James Sunderland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Stroud.
Stroud takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sunderland lands a head shot.
Stroud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sunderland.
Stroud fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sunderland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sunderland just misses with a punch to the body.
Stroud fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sunderland.
Sunderland scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stroud misses with an uppercut
and Sunderland counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stroud thinking.
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!
Sunderland takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sunderland sizes up Stroud with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stroud tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sunderland is able to avoid easily.
Stroud lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sunderland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stroud fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sunderland stuffs the takedown attempt from Stroud. Stroud gets slowly back to his feet.
Stroud tries to clinch but Sunderland moves away
and Sunderland counters with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sunderland - that will leave a mark!
Sunderland throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stroud is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sunderland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stroud looks winded!
Sunderland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stroud.
Stroud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sunderland.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sunderland. Stroud does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland lands with a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sunderland!
Stroud tries a low kick but Sunderland avoids it.
Sunderland circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sunderland.
Some wild striking there from Stroud.
Sunderland tried to score with a low kick but Stroud checks it.
Stroud has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sunderland.
Stroud blocks a leg kick.
Stroud looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sunderland is fending him off so far but Stroud persists. Nope, Sunderland circles away and we're back to standing.
Sunderland buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sunderland scores with a leg kick.
Sunderland misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Sunderland there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sunderland throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stroud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sunderland. Sunderland obviously looking to wear him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sunderland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sunderland works the jab nicely.
Sunderland tries a low kick but Stroud avoids it.
Sunderland's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Sunderland tries to work over Stroud's front leg with a kick but Stroud checks it.
Stroud throws a hook to the side of Sunderland's head but Sunderland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stroud fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sunderland shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stroud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sunderland.
Sunderland thuds his shin into the meat of Stroud's side.
Sunderland scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sunderland lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sunderland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sunderland throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stroud shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sunderland bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stroud's head backwards.
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 low kick but Stroud moves out of range easily.
Sunderland scores with a jab.
Stroud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sunderland counters with a good low kick that Stroud was not able to check.
Stroud takes a swing at Sunderland's ribcage but misses.
Sunderland slips a jab and a cross from Stroud.
Stroud turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sunderland keeps the fight on the outside.
Sunderland connects with a solid leg kick.
Stroud takes a swing at Sunderland's ribcage but misses.
Glenn Stroud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Stroud darts in and clinches Sunderland up against the cage.
A short left from Sunderland.
Sunderland taking a breather.
Stroud looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stroud as Sunderland tries to tie him up.
Stroud drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Sunderland to work.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stroud throws a head punch that misses.
Sunderland prevents Stroud from breaking the clinch.
Stroud prevents Sunderland from breaking the clinch.
Stroud wants a takedown.
Sunderland gets underhooks to prevent Stroud's takedown attempt.
James Sunderland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Stroud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sunderland.
Stroud is trying to break free.

Sunderland breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Stroud.
Stroud throws a combination that misses
and Sunderland counters with a low kick, right behind Stroud 's knee.
James Sunderland is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Stroud.
James Sunderland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Sunderland tenderised Stroud's leg. Stroud is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sunderland throws a low kick, looking for Stroud's leg but Stroud calmly moves out of range.
Sunderland scoring well with a low kick there.
Sunderland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stroud.
Sunderland misses with a leg kick.
Sunderland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sunderland buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sunderland.
Stroud shoots in for a double leg but Sunderland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stroud is breathing heavily.
Stroud on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stroud's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stroud walks into a left hand.
Stroud works the jab nicely.
Sunderland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stroud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sunderland has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A low kick from Sunderland misses
and Stroud counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland scores with a sloppy right hand. Stroud should have avoided that one.
Sunderland lands a leg kick that knocks Stroud off balance momentarily.
Sunderland misses with a low kick.
Sunderland lands a nice looking body kick.
Sunderland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sunderland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stroud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sunderland.
Sunderland darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stroud is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sunderland is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stroud.
Nice shot by Stroud.
Sunderland thumps Stroud with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sunderland.
Sunderland misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sunderland.
Stroud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sunderland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sunderland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stroud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sunderland's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Sunderland as he connects with a hook.
Stroud loads up on a big right hand but Sunderland slips the punch.
Sunderland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stroud throws a poor cross that misses
and Sunderland counters with a thumping low kick.
A leg kick checked by Sunderland.
Stroud tries to bum rush Sunderland with a series of wild strikes but Sunderland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stroud keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stroud throws a jab when Sunderland was well out of range.
Stroud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sunderland. Sunderland obviously looking to wear him down.
Stroud takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sunderland, as that shot connected.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sunderland.
Sunderland dips to his left and cracks Stroud with an uppercut!
Stroud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Sunderland dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Sunderland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sunderland connects with a nice looking jab.
Sunderland motions for Stroud to come forward. Sunderland throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sunderland looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice sprawl there from Sunderland as Stroud shoots in.
Sunderland lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stroud's sensitive parts.
Sunderland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sunderland scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stroud checks a low kick from Sunderland.
Stroud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sunderland.
Sunderland feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strouds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stroud tries to clinch but Sunderland moves out of range.
Stroud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sunderland can pounce on him.
Sunderland connects with a right hand. Stroud shakes it off.
Stroud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Stroud misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sunderland but Sunderland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sunderland.
Sunderland is looking to chop away at Stroud's legs.
Stroud checks a leg kick nicely.
Sunderland throws a low kick but Stroud moves out of range easily.
Sunderland fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sunderland lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stroud's sensitive parts.
Sunderland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sunderland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stroud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sunderland lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sunderland feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stroud's calf.
Stroud looks to score with a jab to the body but Sunderland is just out of range.
Sunderland lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sunderland is looking to slow Stroud down with leg kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud looks to land a combination but Sunderland avoids it well.
Sunderland goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stroud checks a leg kick.
Stroud takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sunderland scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sunderland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sunderland. That's going to slow Stroud down.
Stroud fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James Sunderland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Stroud.
Stroud throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sunderland counters with a good low kick that Stroud was not able to check.
Sunderland swings away with a leg kick that misses.
James Sunderland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sunderland wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sunderland.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stroud.
Good shot there by Sunderland.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sunderland.
Stroud misses with a wild body shot.
Sunderland throws a leg kick but Stroud sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sunderland is looking to slow Stroud down with leg kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sunderland.
A combination from Stroud does no damage.
Stroud misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sunderland works Stroud's body with a nice hook.
Sunderland scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stroud moves in looking to clinch but Sunderland pushes him off.
Stroud misses with a wild body shot.
Stroud moves in looking to clinch but Sunderland pushes him off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sunderland.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland works Stroud's body with a nice hook.
Sunderland walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stroud checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That kick from Sunderland tenderised Stroud's leg. Stroud is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stroud tries to clinch but Sunderland moves out of range.
Sunderland scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sunderland throws a leg kick but Stroud sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sunderland feints and then cracks Stroud's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stroud down.
Sunderland lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sunderland lands a leg kick that knocks Stroud off balance momentarily.
Stroud tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroud lands a really nice looking cross but Sunderland seems unphased.
Stroud tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sunderland stuffs the takedown attempt from Stroud. Stroud gets slowly back to his feet.
Glenn Stroud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Stroud does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Sunderland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sunderland has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Sunderland!
A less than humble James Sunderland misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.