PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Sussman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe McDoogle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Sussman
vs
McDoogle

195 cm
25
190 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

185 cm
22
187 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

AnonymouS

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Sussman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe McDoogle!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDoogle misses with a low kick.
Sussman throwing a counter right hand but McDoogle manages to avoid it.
McDoogle misses with a lunging right hand
and Sussman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sussman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDoogle.
Sussman misses with a hook. McDoogle ducked under it nicely.
Sussman misses with a few strikes there.
Sussman wants to clinch.
No joy there for McDoogle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDoogle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McDoogle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sussman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Sussman's head coaches at Werewolf's cave that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McDoogle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sussman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDoogle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sussman takes a swing at McDoogle's ribcage but misses.
Sussman throws an overhand right that lands on McDoogle's shoulder, as McDoogle tries to avoid the shot.
McDoogle moves forwards but Sussman connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sussman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDoogle has time to react.
McDoogle fails to land with a series of punches.
Sussman checks the leg kick.
Sussman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDoogle's hands.
McDoogle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDoogle misses with a leg kick
and McDoogle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sussman tries to bum rush McDoogle with a series of wild strikes but McDoogle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sussman slips under a jab.
McDoogle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sussman cracks the inside of McDoogle's front leg.
Sussman throws a good cross that connects.
McDoogle misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sussman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDoogle.
McDoogle moves out of range of the body kick from Sussman.
Sussman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDoogle.
Sussman throws a quick counter head kick but McDoogle was just out of range.
Sussman falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDoogle counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDoogle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sussman.
Sussman takes a swing at McDoogle's ribcage but misses.
McDoogle ducks under a wild hook from Sussman.
Sussman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDoogle.
McDoogle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Sussman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDoogle.
McDoogle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sussman moves in looking to clinch but McDoogle pushes him off.
Sussman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDoogle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sussman.
McDoogle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sussman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McDoogle throws the left hand but Sussman avoids the punch easily.
McDoogle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sussman.
Sussman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDoogle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sussman moves out of range as McDoogle throws a body kick.
Sussman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDoogle on the side of the head.
Sussman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sussman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDoogle.
McDoogle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sussman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sussman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sussman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDoogle.
McDoogle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by Sussman. Beautiful body shot.
McDoogle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sussman's calf.
McDoogle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDoogle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sussman throws a series of strikes that have McDoogle backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sussman throws a series of punches but McDoogle moves out of range.
McDoogle loads up on a big right hand but Sussman slips the punch.
Sussman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDoogle's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDoogle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDoogle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sussman.
McDoogle throws a head kick but Sussman moves out of range.
McDoogle fails to land with a series of punches.

McDoogle gets tackled into the cage by Sussman. Sussman maintains the clinch.

Sussman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDoogle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sussman.
Sussman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sussman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sussman.
Sussman connects with a right hand. McDoogle shakes it off.
McDoogle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sussman has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sussman slips a straight right by McDoogle.
McDoogle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sussman finds it's way round the side to connect with McDoogle's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDoogle. That's going to slow Sussman down.

Sussman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Sussman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jab by Sussman.
Sussman ducks under a wild hook from McDoogle.
Sussman lands with a nice body punch.
Sussman throws a series of punches but McDoogle avoids them all with ease.
Sussman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sussman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sussman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDoogle.
A clash of legs there as McDoogle blocks the low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Sussman.
McDoogle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sussman.
McDoogle checks a low kick from Sussman.
McDoogle defending well as Sussman loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDoogle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sussman jabs McDoogle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDoogle throws a low kick, looking for Sussman's leg but Sussman calmly moves out of range.
Sussman misses the shot to the body.
McDoogle feints a counter leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sussman drops his hands momentarily and McDoogle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sussman scores with a hook.
Sussman cracks McDoogle with a right hand to the side of the head.
That kick from McDoogle tenderised Sussman's leg. Sussman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Simon Sussman is winning the standup battle so far.
McDoogle ducks under a wild hook from Sussman.
McDoogle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sussman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McDoogle moves out of range of the leg kick from Sussman.
Sussman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDoogle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDoogle slips under a jab.
Sussman lands with a nice combination. McDoogle backs away looking to recover.
Sussman fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sussman ducks under a wild hook from McDoogle.
McDoogle misses with an uppercut
and Sussman counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDoogle's knee momentarily.
Sussman defending well as McDoogle loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDoogle connects with a looping right hand.
Sussman moves in looking to clinch but McDoogle pushes him off.
Sussman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDoogle.
Simon Sussman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDoogle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sussman just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from McDoogle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sussman defending well as McDoogle loads up on a big left hand.
Sussman lands with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Sussman. Those never looked like landing.
Sussman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for McDoogle.
Sussman connects with a body shot that sends McDoogle's belly button to the back.
Sussman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDoogle can do to turn this around?
Sussman misses with a wild combination.
Sussman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDoogle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDoogle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McDoogle moves out of range of the strikes.
McDoogle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sussman's jab looks to have found its range, popping McDoogle under the eye.
The crowd cheers as Sussman lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDoogle doesn't seem phased though.
Sussman dips to his left and cracks McDoogle with an uppercut!
A slapping leg kick lands for McDoogle.

Sussman lands a big head kick that sends McDoogle tumbling to the mat! Sussman takes a step backwards and waves McDoogle back to his feet - he wants the finish!

McDoogle is rocked!
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!
Sussman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McDoogle is still on wobbly legs! Can Sussman finish him?
A nice inside leg kick there by McDoogle. That's going to slow Sussman down.
A punch combination from McDoogle misses.

Sussman has managed to clinch.
McDoogle seems to have recovered his senses.
Sussman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sussman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDoogle has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDoogle tries to stall but Sussman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDoogle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sussman backwards.
McDoogle misses with a body punch.
Sussman lands with a light punch inside.
Sussman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sussman displaying some good clinch control by pressing McDoogle up against the cage.
Sussman landing knees to the body.
Sussman wants to break free but McDoogle has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sussman prevents a body shot from McDoogle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sussman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sussman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Sussman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

McDoogle throws a low kick, looking for Sussman's leg but Sussman calmly moves out of range.
Sussman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sussman tries to clinch but McDoogle moves out of range.
Sussman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McDoogle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sussman is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Sussman.
Sussman throws a leg kick
and McDoogle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDoogle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by McDoogle as he connects with a hook.
McDoogle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sussman scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDoogle in his tracks.
McDoogle misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from McDoogle.
McDoogle checks a leg kick.
Sussman staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDoogle lands a head shot.
Sussman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting McDoogle counter with a right hand.
Sussman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sussman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDoogle lands with a right hand.
McDoogle motions for Sussman to come forward. McDoogle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sussman moves out of range as McDoogle strikes.
McDoogle throws a jab but it's blocked by Sussman.
Sussman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McDoogle fails to land with a series of punches.
Sussman is looking to counter the offense by McDoogle and move into the clinch.
McDoogle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McDoogle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Sussman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDoogle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDoogle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sussman throws a hook but McDoogle avoids it easily.
McDoogle ducks under a wild hook from Sussman.
Sussman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McDoogle.
Simon Sussman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sussman defending well as McDoogle loads up on a big left hand.
McDoogle throws out a leg kick but Sussman moves out of range and McDoogle only half commits.
Sussman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sussman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sussman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDoogle.
McDoogle throws a jab but it's blocked by Sussman.
McDoogle throws a series of punches but Sussman moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDoogle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDoogle cracks Sussman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McDoogle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sussman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sussman stalks McDoogle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McDoogle's face. McDoogle staggers backwards, shaken.
McDoogle throws a jab but it's blocked by Sussman.
McDoogle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sussman moves out of range of the strikes.

Sussman lands a left and a right that send McDoogle crashing to the mat, dazed. Sussman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Sussman misses the target.
Sussman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joe McDoogle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sussman lands a nice looking body shot.
A left and a right from McDoogle both land. Nice combination.
McDoogle connects with a right hand. Sussman shakes it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDoogle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sussman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sussman swings for the body but McDoogle moves out of range.
Simon Sussman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDoogle throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sussman walks into a stiff left hand from McDoogle.
Sussman connects with a nice looking jab.
Sussman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDoogle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sussman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sussman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDoogle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from McDoogle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDoogle.
McDoogle has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Simon Sussman.
Well Sussman 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Sussman!
A relieved looking Simon Sussman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.