PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sutherland has chosen 2Pac - Keep Ya Head Up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jonny Jon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jon
vs
Sutherland

175 cm
23
160 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

190 cm
26
131 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Jon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Sutherland!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutherland closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jonny Jon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jon.
A head kick by Jon misses
and Sutherland counters with a series of strikes. Jon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jon throws a right and a left that both miss.

Jon moves into the clinch.
Jon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sutherland's elbow.

Jon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jon fails with the takedown
and Sutherland counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jon throws a jab when Sutherland was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Sutherland's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sutherland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sutherland counters with a three punch combo that has Jon backing up. Jon nods at Sutherland to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon is looking to clinch.
Sutherland is looking for the big counter here.
Jon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sutherland counters with a three punch combo that has Jon backing up. Jon nods at Sutherland to acknowledge the strikes.

Jon forces Sutherland back against the cage and clinches.
Jon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sutherland walks away with a smile on his face. Jon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jon misses with a double jab
and Sutherland counters with a series of strikes. Jon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Jon.
As Jon backs off Sutherland throws a huge counter combo but Jon manages to avoid it all.
Sloppy strikes from Jon. Those never looked like landing.
Sutherland unleashes a big counter combination but Jon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sutherland is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sutherland but Sutherland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sutherland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Jon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon throws an off balance right hand
and Sutherland counters with a left and a right that stings Jon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sutherland dodges the punch combination from Jon.
Sutherland is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jon is looking to land body kicks.
As Jon backs off Sutherland throws a huge counter combo but Jon manages to avoid it all.
Jon tries to bum rush Sutherland with a series of wild strikes but Sutherland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jon throws a combination that misses
and Sutherland counters with a one-two to the body.
Jon tries to bum rush Sutherland with a series of wild strikes but Sutherland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jon throws a hook to the side of Sutherland's head but Sutherland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sutherland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Jon backs off Sutherland throws a huge counter combo but Jon manages to avoid it all.
Sutherland moves out of range as Jon throws a body kick.
Sutherland unleashes a big counter combination but Jon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Sutherland's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jon is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon closes the distance but Sutherland moves to the side
and Sutherland counters with a left and a right that stings Jon.
Jon lands with a nice combination. Sutherland backs away looking to recover.
Sutherland ducks under a wild hook from Jon.
Sutherland is looking for the big counter here.
Jon throws out a leg kick but Sutherland moves out of range and Jon only half commits.
As Jon backs off Sutherland throws a huge counter combo but Jon manages to avoid it all.
Jon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sutherland as he jumps to the side.
Sutherland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice defenses there by Sutherland.
Sutherland is looking for the big counter here.
Jon tries to clinch but Sutherland is having none of it.
Sutherland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jon is looking to clinch but Sutherland is avoiding it.
Sutherland unleashes a big counter combination but Jon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jon misses with a kick to the body.
Sutherland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sutherland throws a counter combo.
Jon throws a right and a left that Sutherland avoids nicely.
Jon is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sutherland's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jon swinging wildly here.
Sutherland is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sutherland swats away the attempt to clinch by Jon.
Sutherland is looking for the big counter here.
Jon misses with the combination.
Sutherland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sutherland throws a counter combo.
Sutherland swats away the attempt to clinch by Jon.
Despite the aggression on Sutherland's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Sutherland will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jon throws an overhand right that lands on Sutherland's shoulder, as Sutherland tries to avoid the shot.
Jon misses the shot to the body.
Jon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sutherland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jon.
Sutherland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jon tries to bum rush Sutherland with a series of wild strikes but Sutherland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jon shoots in and drives through. Sutherland sprawls well.
Sutherland unleashes a big counter combination but Jon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jon throws a poor cross that misses
and Sutherland counters with a series of strikes. Jon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sutherland is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon is looking to slow Sutherland down with leg kicks.
Jon misses with the combination.
As Jon backs off Sutherland throws a huge counter combo but Jon manages to avoid it all.
Jon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sutherland counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sutherland counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Jon is rocked!
Jon tries to close the distance and clinch but Sutherland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Sutherland's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oh Jon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jon throws a sloppy head kick and Sutherland moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Sutherland's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jon seems to have got his legs back now.
Jon misses with a two punch combination.

Jon drives through and clinches with Sutherland against the cage.
Sutherland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Sutherland breaks the clinch.
A combination from Jon does no damage.
As Jon backs off Sutherland throws a huge counter combo but Jon manages to avoid it all.
Jon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sutherland defends it nicely.
Sutherland is looking for the big counter here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon misses with a double jab
and Sutherland counters with a series of strikes. Jon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jon tries to clinch up.
Sutherland throws a counter combo.
Sutherland circles away from the clinch attempt

and Sutherland counters with a crisp one two that drops Jon! Sutherland thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jon to his feet! Jon is in big trouble!
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!
Nice takedown defense from Sutherland. No joy for Jon on that attempt.
As Jon backs off Sutherland throws a huge counter combo but Jon manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Jon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jon tries to clinch but Sutherland is having none of it.
Sutherland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No joy there for Jon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jon throws a body kick that misses
and Sutherland comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Jon stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Sutherland is on him like rabid pit bull! Jon slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Sutherland!
Joe Sutherland very nearly forgot to thank Cripplers Corner (starting at $25) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.