PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Huge Jackson (ranked 8910 p4p, 825 weight class) and Steve Sunderland (ranked 3344 p4p, 453 weight class). Sunderland has chosen Shin Godzilla OST - The Offensive as his entrance music. Steve Sunderland has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Jackson
vs
Sunderland

191 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
28
170 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huge Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Sunderland!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sunderland.
Sunderland lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Sunderland wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sunderland blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Sunderland tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Sunderland on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sunderland closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson checks a low kick from Sunderland.
A big left from Jackson misses.

Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sunderland.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sunderland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sunderland.
Sunderland blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sunderland's face.
Sunderland controlling the action here for a moment.
Sunderland blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sunderland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sunderland managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson is working Sunderland over against the cage.
Sunderland blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sunderland.
A short right from Sunderland on the inside.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sunderland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sunderland takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jackson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sunderland regains guard immediately.
Sunderland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stands up over Sunderland, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson trying to control but Sunderland is working from the bottom.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sunderland keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sunderland keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Jackson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson throws a strike but Sunderland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Jackson pulls Sunderland in close to prevent any damage.
Sunderland wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.

Jackson cracks Sunderland with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Sunderland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
Sunderland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Sunderland uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Sunderland's leg. Sunderland is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sunderland pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Sunderland settles back down.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sunderland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sunderland lands a left hand.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Sunderland's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sunderland.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sunderland.
Sunderland blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunderland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sunderland misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Sunderland controls the action.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sunderland.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sunderland can do to turn this around?
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sunderland backwards.
Sunderland stalling.
Huge Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Sunderland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sunderland.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Sunderland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland trying to control the position but instead, Jackson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sunderland into the cage.
Sunderland's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sunderland looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Sunderland.
Sunderland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sunderland.
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!
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland blocks an uppercut.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sunderland is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Sunderland.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Sunderland avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland looking to slow down the pace here.
Sunderland misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sunderland.
Sunderland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sunderland controls his hands.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Jackson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huge Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sunderland throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sunderland misses the target.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Jackson gets a clinch.
Sunderland controlling the action here for a moment.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sunderland.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunderland takes a shot to the head.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sunderland backwards.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sunderland.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson gets through Sunderland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sunderland blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Sunderland is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sunderland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Sunderland throws a head punch that misses.
Sunderland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Sunderland lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sunderland backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Sunderland blocking some punches.
Sunderland blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Sunderland throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sunderland looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Sunderland blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Sunderland.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sunderland controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
A short left from Jackson.
Sunderland trying to control the position but instead, Jackson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sunderland into the cage.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Sunderland trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Sunderland blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sunderland misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Sunderland looking to stall.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson tries to work over Sunderland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Jackson.
Steve Sunderland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson works on Sunderland's body with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Huge Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

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