PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tazz Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Long Dong Sukk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sukk has chosen He Is Legend- I am Hollywood as his entrance music. Tazz Stevens could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Long Dong Sukk's chin.

Stevens
vs
Dong Sukk

183 cm
22
182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

179 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tazz Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Long Dong Sukk!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sukk scores with a punch to the head.
Sukk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Sukk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Sukk as he connects with a hook.
Sukk throws a right and a left that Stevens avoids nicely.
Stevens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sukk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sukk takes a swing at Stevens's ribcage but misses.
Sukk throws a shot from downtown. Stevens moves away and avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Sukk. No joy for Stevens on that attempt.
Stevens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sukk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevens.
Sukk misses with a wild body shot.
Stevens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stevens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Sukk misses.
Stevens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sukk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oooh a lovely combination from Sukk sends Stevens down but not out. Sukk dives into side control looking to finish.

Stevens is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens is trying to improve his position.
Oh Stevens is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens seems to have got his legs back now.
Sukk lands some shots froms side control.
Sukk misses with the ground and pound.
Stevens is trying to improve his position.
Sukk wants to stand but Stevens has his arm trapped.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stevens is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sukk's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stevens makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stevens.

Sukk stands up and beckons Stevens to his feet.
Sukk lands with an overhand left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sukk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sukk looks to land a left hand but Stevens moved out of range nicely.
Long Dong Sukk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sukk misses with a looping left.
Sukk misses with a double jab.
Long Dong Sukk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Stevens or perhaps it was just good defense by Sukk which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tazz Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sukk throws a jab when Stevens was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sukk misses with a wild combination.
Sukk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Long Dong Sukk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stevens moves away from the strike by Sukk.
Sukk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sukk throws an overhand right that lands on Stevens's shoulder, as Stevens tries to avoid the shot.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sukk as he jumps to the side.
A punch lands to the side of Stevens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sukk throws a lazy right hand but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevens shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukk misses with a looping left.
Stevens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Long Dong Sukk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sukk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevens shoots in looking for a takedown. Sukk tries to sprawl out of it but Stevens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Sukk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tazz Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sukk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevens at a distance.
Stevens drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sukk misses with a wild combination.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sukk as he avoids it easily.
Sukk tries to bum rush Stevens with a series of wild strikes but Stevens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukk swings for the body but Stevens moves out of range.
Sukk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sukk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stevens.
Sukk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Stevens shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sukk is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Stevens is working for a guillotine from mount but Sukk frees his head quite easily.
Stevens can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sukk is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stevens looking to secure an arm triangle but Sukk defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sukk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Stevens working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Stevens goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sukk turns into him and now he's in Stevens's guard.

Stevens isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sukk stacks Stevens on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sukk!
Sukk working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Long Dong Sukk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Stevens drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sukk wants to stand up but Stevens is controlling him.
Sukk keeping full guard, as Stevens tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stevens slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stevens wants to take a breather but Sukk manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Stevens.

Stevens postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sukk is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stevens, into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukk stopping the sweep attempt from Stevens.
Sukk tries to stand but Stevens is controlling from the bottom.
Stevens manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Sukk tries to buck Stevens off so he can stand up but Stevens has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Sukk falls backwards, slamming Stevens to the mat but Stevens holds on tight! Sukk is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tazz Stevens!