PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sutherland comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - Keep Ya Head Up. Don Wilson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. This should be a great matchup!

Sutherland
vs
Wilson

190 cm
29
130 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

172 cm
20
148 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Sutherland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Don Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Wilson.
Wilson throws a head kick but Sutherland moves out of range.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sutherland moves out of range as Wilson strikes.
It looked like Sutherland was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sutherland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson throws a front kick that sends Sutherland stumbling back into the cage.
Wilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson throws a head kick but Sutherland moves out of range.
Sutherland throws a big counter combination but Wilson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wilson throws a head kick but Sutherland moves out of range.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Sutherland appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Wilson.
Sutherland throws a big counter combination but Wilson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Don Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Wilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sutherland is looking for a counter combo.
Nice uppercut there from Wilson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Sutherland throws a big counter combination but Wilson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Sutherland moves out of range easily.
Sutherland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wilson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sutherland has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Sutherland was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wilson scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sutherland.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Sutherland does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Sutherland is looking for a counter combo.
Sutherland really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wilson. Sutherland shrugs it off though.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Sutherland was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wilson punishes Sutherland's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sutherland throws a big counter combination but Wilson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wilson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sutherland throws a big counter combination but Wilson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sutherland blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Sutherland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sutherland appears to be looking for a big counter.
A clash of legs there as Sutherland blocks the low kick.
Sutherland blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Sutherland throws a big counter combination but Wilson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wilson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Wilson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wilson throws a head kick that misses
and Sutherland counters with a one-two to the body.
Sutherland blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Sutherland blocks a head kick by Wilson.
It looked like Sutherland was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wilson clobbers Sutherland with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sutherland has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
As Wilson looks to move away, Sutherland throws a big counter combo bu Wilson just gets out of the way.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Sutherland was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Sutherland moves out of range easily.
Wilson throws a head kick but Sutherland moves out of range.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Sutherland is looking for a counter combo.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sutherland throws a big counter combination but Wilson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sutherland defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Sutherland appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Wilson looks to move away, Sutherland throws a big counter combo bu Wilson just gets out of the way.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sutherland.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Sutherland appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick from Wilson lands but Sutherland takes it in his stride.
Joe Sutherland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Wilson looks to move away, Sutherland throws a big counter combo bu Wilson just gets out of the way.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Sutherland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Wilson throws out a leg kick but Sutherland moves out of range and Wilson only half commits.
Wilson tried to score with a low kick but Sutherland checks it.
As Wilson looks to move away, Sutherland throws a big counter combo bu Wilson just gets out of the way.
Wilson throws a head kick but Sutherland moves out of range.
Sutherland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wilson misses with a looping right.
Wilson throws a head kick but Sutherland moves out of range.
Wilson tries to bum rush Sutherland with a series of wild strikes but Sutherland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Sutherland was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sutherland might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses
and Sutherland counters with a series of strikes. Wilson will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Sutherland blocks the low kick.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Sutherland appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Sutherland was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Sutherland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson tries to land a body kick
and Sutherland counters with a three punch combo that has Wilson backing up. Wilson nods at Sutherland to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sutherland blocks a head kick by Wilson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sutherland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wilson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sutherland appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Wilson looks to move away, Sutherland throws a big counter combo bu Wilson just gets out of the way.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
Sutherland is looking for a counter combo.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sutherland throws a big counter combination but Wilson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Wilson.
As Wilson looks to move away, Sutherland throws a big counter combo bu Wilson just gets out of the way.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Sutherland is looking for a counter combo.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sutherland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Don Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Wilson looks to move away, Sutherland throws a big counter combo bu Wilson just gets out of the way.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Sutherland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wilson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sutherland.
Sutherland is looking for a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
As Wilson looks to move away, Sutherland throws a big counter combo bu Wilson just gets out of the way.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
It looked like Sutherland was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Sutherland appears to be looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Sutherland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sutherland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sutherland throws a big counter combination but Wilson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wilson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sutherland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilson throws a head kick but Sutherland moves out of range.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sutherland throws a big counter combination but Wilson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Sutherland moves out of range easily.
Sutherland throws a big counter combination but Wilson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sutherland is looking for a counter combo.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sutherland appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sutherland appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wilson throws a wild body kick that Sutherland sees coming a mile off.
Sutherland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wilson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sutherland.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joe Sutherland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sutherland throws a big counter combination but Wilson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
As Wilson looks to move away, Sutherland throws a big counter combo bu Wilson just gets out of the way.
Don Wilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Wilson!