PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Sunderland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Sykloni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sunderland's entrance music is Placebo - Running up that hill. A fine choice. Sykloni comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Within Temptation - Whole World Is Watching kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Sunderland
vs
Sykloni

186 cm
34
182 lbs
22 - 18 - 0

188 cm
36
184 lbs
30 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

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 22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Sunderland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sami Sykloni!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunderland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sunderland looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sykloni misses with a low kick.
Sykloni avoids the head kick by Sunderland.
Sykloni flicks out a counter leg kick but Sunderland steps away.
Sunderland scores with a head kick. Sykloni tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sykloni misses with a leg kick.
Sunderland is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sykloni.
Sunderland falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sykloni counters with a left and a right that stings Sunderland.
Sunderland throws a nice head kick!
James Sunderland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sunderland throws a lazy head kick
and Sykloni counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sunderland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sykloni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sunderland misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunderland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sunderland scores with a body shot.
Sykloni loads up on a big right hand but Sunderland slips the punch.
Sykloni tries to close the distance and clinch but Sunderland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sunderland swinging wildly here.
Sunderland checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sykloni blocks a head kick by Sunderland.
Sunderland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sykloni takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sunderland scores with a head kick. Sykloni tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sykloni moves out of range of the body kick.
Sunderland throws a combination that misses
and Sykloni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Sykloni.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sunderland throws a body punch but Sykloni moves out of range.
Sykloni blocks a head kick by Sunderland.
Sunderland throws a solid leg kick but Sykloni takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sunderland.
Sykloni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sykloni misses with a body shot.
Sunderland throws a head kick that misses.
Sykloni appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sykloni misses with a body shot.
Sunderland falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sykloni blocks a head kick by Sunderland.
Sunderland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Sykloni.
James Sunderland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sykloni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sunderland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sykloni avoids the head kick by Sunderland.
Sunderland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sunderland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sykloni blocks a head kick by Sunderland.
Sunderland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sykloni counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sykloni misses with a body shot.
Sunderland throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sykloni avoids it.
Sykloni throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sunderland's waist but Sunderland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sykloni off to one side.
Sunderland looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sykloni misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Sunderland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sunderland.
Sykloni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sunderland on the side of the head.
Sykloni tries to score with a low kick but Sunderland moves his leg out of the way.
Sunderland is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sunderland throws a head kick but Sykloni moves out of range.
Sykloni only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sykloni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sunderland stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sunderland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sykloni doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sunderland throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sykloni slips a straight right by Sunderland.
Sunderland misses with a double jab.
Sykloni throws an overhand right that lands on Sunderland's shoulder, as Sunderland tries to avoid the shot.
As Sykloni tries to get set, Sunderland tries to push him back and clinch up but Sykloni manages to avoid the attempt.
Sunderland looks to land a combination but Sykloni avoids it well.
Sykloni lands a jab to Sunderland's midsection.
Sunderland misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Sunderland dominated that round.
That's time! Sunderland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sunderland pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sunderland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sunderland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sykloni lands a slapping body shot.
Sunderland swinging wildly here.
Sykloni misses with an uppercut. Sunderland saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Sunderland.
Sykloni misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunderland throws a head kick but Sykloni moves out of range.
Sykloni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sunderland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sunderland checks a leg kick.
James Sunderland is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykloni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sunderland in his tracks.
Sunderland throws a series of punches but Sykloni avoids them all with ease.
Sunderland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sunderland throws a shot to the body.
Sykloni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sunderland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sunderland throws a head kick but Sykloni moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Sunderland. Those never looked like landing.
Sunderland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sykloni.
Sunderland paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sunderland throws a leg kick
and Sykloni makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sykloni will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sunderland is looking to counter the offense by Sykloni and move into the clinch.
Sunderland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sunderland throws a right hand that Sykloni ducks under and follows up with a left that Sykloni also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Sunderland lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sunderland lands a jab to the nose.
Sunderland misses with a head kick.
Sunderland throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sunderland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sunderland lands with a nice combination. Sykloni backs away looking to recover.
Sunderland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sunderland throws out a leg kick but Sykloni moves out of range and Sunderland only half commits.
Sunderland is looking to wear down Sykloni with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A punch lands to the side of Sunderland 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Sunderland misses
and Sykloni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sunderland throws a combination that misses
and Sykloni counters with a straight right hand.
Sykloni throws a hook but Sunderland avoids it easily.
Sunderland is looking to slow Sykloni down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sykloni has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sykloni lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sunderland prevents a body shot from Sykloni.
Sykloni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sunderland backwards.
Sunderland wants to break free but Sykloni has control.
A hook to the body from Sykloni.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sykloni.
Sykloni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sunderland blocking some punches.
Sykloni misses with a hook to the ribs.

Sykloni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sunderland throws a head kick that Sykloni semi-blocks.
Sykloni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sunderland.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sykloni rushes Sunderland and presses him up against the ropes.
Sykloni lands with a light punch inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sykloni takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykloni misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykloni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sykloni lands a body shot.
Sykloni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sunderland tries to break free but Sykloni pushes him back against the ropes.
Sykloni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sykloni.
Sunderland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sunderland wants to get back to striking at distance but Sykloni won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sami Sykloni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sunderland lands a leg kick that knocks Sykloni off balance momentarily.
Sunderland moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sykloni pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sunderland is out of range and Sykloni settles back down.
Sykloni throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sykloni closes the distance but Sunderland moves to the side
and Sunderland counters with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sunderland.
Sunderland throws a sloppy head kick

and Sykloni counters by moving into the clinch.
Sykloni struggles to land a body shot inside as Sunderland controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunderland tries to circle away but Sykloni has him pinned against the ropes.
Sykloni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sykloni tries to work over Sunderland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Sunderland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykloni throws a hook but Sunderland avoids it easily.
Sykloni throws a body shot but no joy.
Sunderland misses the body punch
and Sykloni counters with a straight right hand.
Sykloni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sunderland was well out of range. Poor timing from Sykloni.
Sunderland appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sykloni wants to slow Sunderland down by chopping away at his legs.
Sunderland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Sykloni fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sunderland, pushing him back against the ropes.
Sunderland is trying to break the clinch but Sykloni has him pressed against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sykloni.

Sunderland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sunderland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sykloni.
Sunderland throws a combination that misses
and Sykloni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sunderland slips a jab from Sykloni.
Sunderland lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni slips a straight right by Sunderland.
Sunderland misses with a head kick.
James Sunderland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sunderland misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sykloni misses with a leg kick.
Sunderland is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sunderland connects with a leg kick. Sykloni looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sunderland throws a sloppy head kick
and Sykloni counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sykloni has Sunderland up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sykloni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sykloni gets through Sunderland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sunderland blocks a body shot from Sykloni.

Sykloni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni tries to clinch but Sunderland moves out of range.
Sunderland throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sykloni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sykloni takes a swing at Sunderland's ribcage but misses.
Sykloni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sunderland under the eye.
Sykloni lands a head kick. Sunderland smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Sunderland is rocked!
Sykloni cracks the inside of Sunderland's front leg.
Oh Sunderland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sykloni.
Sunderland falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sykloni counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sunderland throws a body kick that misses
and Sykloni scores with a counter punch that sends Sunderland to the canvas! Sykloni smells blood - he's punishing Sunderland with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Sunderland has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sami Sykloni!
A very excited looking Sami Sykloni made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.