PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aidan Sumerod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Blade
vs
Sumerod

194 cm
26
195 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

180 cm
31
199 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Blade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aidan Sumerod!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blade gets a takedown into half guard.
Blade prevents Sumerod from improving his position.
Sumerod keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sumerod tries to roll over but Blade keeps him under control.

Sumerod actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade is controlling the pace.
Sumerod is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blade's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blade's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sumerod is looking for the choke from the back position but Blade is controlling his hands well.

Sumerod looking for the choke from the back.
Sumerod trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sumerod lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Blade.
Blade just trying to survive but Sumerod is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Sumerod is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Blade defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Blade is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sumerod lands shots from the back.
Sumerod lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Sumerod is not going to allow Blade to sit and survive in this position.
Blade is trying to get back to his feet but Sumerod has full control of the position and if anything, Blade has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Blade to escape the position.
Sumerod punches the canvas rather than the man.
Blade tries to break free.
Sumerod throwing sloppy strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Blade is having to fend off submission attempts from Sumerod, who is looking to sink in the choke. Sumerod doesn't have the hooks in though and Blade manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sumerod is looking for a triangle here but Blade uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Blade looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blade trying to control the position but Sumerod is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod is trying to escape the position but Blade is controlling the position.
Sumerod has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sumerod looks to move to half guard but instead Blade has passed into mount! Damn!
Sumerod slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sumerod wants to get back to full guard.

Sumerod looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blade is keen to just control but Sumerod is a slippery customer.
Blade tries to pass to full mount but Sumerod defends it.
Blade is thwarting Sumerod's attempts to control the position.
Sumerod is looking for a sweep. Blade is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Sumerod is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blade pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blade looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sumerod tries to roll over but Blade keeps him under control.
Sumerod wants to control but Blade passes into side.
Sumerod is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blade will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sumerod can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sumerod keeps working.
Sumerod is looking to reverse the position.
Sumerod manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aidan Sumerod dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sumerod is looking to clinch but Blade is avoiding it.
Blade displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sumerod doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sumerod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Blade has Sumerod up against the cage in a clinch.
Sumerod changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sumerod shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blade counters with a left to the body.
Jake Blade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aidan Sumerod.
Blade lands with a kick to the ribs.
Blade throws a body punch but Sumerod moves out of range.
Sumerod tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice takedown defense from Blade. No joy for Sumerod on that attempt.
Blade throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No luck for Sumerod with that takedown attempt.
Sumerod moves in looking to clinch but Blade pushes him off.
Sumerod shoots in for a double leg but Blade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sumerod is breathing heavily.
Sumerod with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blade counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Blade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sumerod, pushing him back against the cage.
Blade misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumerod pushes off an throws an elbow but Blade leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sumerod blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blade tries to throw a body punch but Sumerod avoids it by throwing Blade back against the cage.
Sumerod throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blade managing to block the knees to the body from Sumerod.
Blade misses with the head strike.
Blade tries to throw a body punch but Sumerod avoids it by throwing Blade back against the cage.
Blade lands a left hand.
Sumerod is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sumerod blocking some punches.
Sumerod is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sumerod tries to work over Blade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sumerod trying to land knees to the body.
Blade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sumerod.
Blade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blade takes a knee to the side of the body.
Blade tries to throw a body punch but Sumerod avoids it by throwing Blade back against the cage.
Blade digs a right hand underneath Sumerod's ribcage. Sumerod let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Blade.
Sumerod is trying to pull guard but Blade has him pressed against the cage.
Blade is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Blade gets through Sumerod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Blade.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blade using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sumerod has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sumerod creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sumerod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blade just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blade lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Blade.
Blade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sumerod jumps guard but Blade turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blade throws a head punch that misses.
Sumerod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blade taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod lands a damaging elbow.
Blade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sumerod can do to turn this around?
Sumerod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jake Blade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sumerod can't get the takedown.
Sumerod fails to pull guard.
Sumerod prevents a body shot from Blade.
Blade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sumerod can't get the takedown.
A short left from Blade.
Blade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blade trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sumerod can't get the takedown.
Sumerod is trying to pull guard but Blade turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sumerod throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blade throws an elbow that misses.
Blade looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sumerod.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blade looking to slow down the pace here.
Blade blocks an elbow strike from Sumerod.
Blade avoids a wild elbow strike from Sumerod.
Blade pushes Sumerod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Blade.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blade misses with the head strike.
Blade lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Blade tightens his grip and picks Sumerod up, before dumping him to the ground. Sumerod manages to land in guard.
Blade wanted to stand there but Sumerod had control of the position.

Sumerod looking for a guillotine here but Blade defends easily.
Blade forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Blade dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Blade punishes Sumerod's body with a nice straight punch.
Sumerod misses with a takedown attempt - Blade sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sumerod at a distance.
Blade throws out a powerful jab.
Blade misses with a double jab.
Blade scores with a jab.
Blade works Sumerod's body with a nice hook.
Sumerod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sumerod shoots in for a takedown but Blade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sumerod tries to clinch up
letting Blade counter with a right hand.
Blade is looking to wear down Sumerod with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blade stuffs the takedown.
Blade is looking to counter punch.
Jake Blade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aidan Sumerod.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blade cracks Sumerod with a good jab.
Sumerod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sumerod tries to clinch up
and Blade counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blade.
Blade thumps Sumerod with a low kick.
Blade lands a jab to the nose.
Sumerod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sumerod shoots in for a takedown but Blade shows good takedown defense.
Blade is looking to counter punch.
Sumerod has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blade.
Blade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blade thows a leg kick but Sumerod checks it

and Sumerod counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sumerod throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blade wants to improve his position but Sumerod is controlling well.
Sumerod with the ground and pound but Blade uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sumerod throwing strikes from guard but Blade blocks nicely.
Blade lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sumerod has his foot on Blade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blade works his way back into a safe position though.
Blade slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aidan Sumerod has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blade stopping the sweep attempt from Sumerod.

Blade got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sumerod has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blade has managed to get both his arms back between Sumerod's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blade stands and throws Sumerod's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Blade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sumerod keeps working.
Sumerod can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Sumerod's face as Blade controls the position.
Blade advances nicely into full mount.
Sumerod keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blade pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Blade controlling the pace for now.
Sumerod wants to hold on but Blade pushes him away.
Blade controlling from mount.
Sumerod tries to lock up and control but Blade gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blade prevents Sumerod from getting the reversal.
Blade takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sumerod wants to control but Blade is having none of it.
Blade wants to control the pace but Sumerod is squirming around nicely.
Sumerod is trying desperately to improve position.
Blade fails to advance to Sumerod's back.
Blade trying to control but he's not successful this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Blade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blade 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Blade!
An out of breath Jake Blade thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.