PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between I Just Fight And Win B (ranked 3287 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Sue (ranked 7368 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Just Fight And Win B
vs
Sue

199 cm
25
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, I Just Fight And Win B!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Sue!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

And Win B clinches up against the cage.
And Win B lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sue backwards.
And Win B is looking to take this one to the mat.
And Win B lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And Win B is trying to force a seperation but Sue has the dominant position.
And Win B wants to break the clinch but can't.
And Win B lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And Win B lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sue backwards.
Sue wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from And Win B as the two fighters clinch.
And Win B can't break the clinch.
Sue tries to work over And Win B's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
And Win B has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sue is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sue has And Win B pressed against the cage, preventing And Win B from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And Win B lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sue backwards.
And Win B wants to take the fight to the mat but Sue manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Just Fight And Win B. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
And Win B has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sue after a bit of a struggle.
Sue misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And Win B is trying to force a seperation but Sue has the dominant position.
Sue misses with a hook to the ribs.
And Win B scores with a shot to the side of Sue's head.
Sue misses with a body punch.

And Win B has clasped his hands together around Sue's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
And Win B prevents Sue from escaping the position.
Sue taking a bit of punishment here - And Win B scoring with strikes.
And Win B misses with the ground and pound.
And Win B throwing strikes but Sue manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
And Win B wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sue stands up and beckons And Win B to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
And Win B tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sue defends well and And Win B ends up having to push Sue into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sue doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And Win B tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sue swivels and escapes.
And Win B looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sue doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

And Win B instigates a clinch.
And Win B goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sue looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And Win B wants a takedown.
Sue prevents And Win B from breaking the clinch.
And Win B has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sue is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Sue gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

And Win B pushes Sue off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I Just Fight And Win B seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

And Win B decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Sue manages to escape and get back to his feet!

And Win B clinches up with Sue and pushes him back against the cage.
Sue trying to land knees to the body.
And Win B is looking for a takedown.
And Win B tries for a takedown but Sue manages to get underhooks.
And Win B is breathing heavily.
And Win B is looking to break free of the clinch but Sue has double underhooks.
And Win B goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sue prevents it.
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!

And Win B turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Sue bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

And Win B gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by And Win B as Sue tries to tie him up.
And Win B drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sue pulls his leg out and moves away.
And Win B shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sue sprawls well. Sue wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. And Win B gets slowly back to his feet.
Sue tries to clinch there but And Win B circles away.
Sue tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that I Just Fight And Win B will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

And Win B looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sue appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And Win B tries for a takedown but Sue sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Win B has a takedown stuffed.
Sue now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Just Fight And Win B. That's going to take a lot out of him.
And Win B tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sue sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten And Win B somewhat.
Sue tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
And Win B looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sue is fending him off so far but And Win B persists. Nope, Sue circles away and we're back to standing.
Sue let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

And Win B scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Sue pushes And Win B off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
And Win B throws a poor cross that misses
and Sue makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sue digs a good hook to And Win B's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from And Win B.
Sue fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Win B has a takedown stuffed.

Sue shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. And Win B is trying to defend but Sue finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sue is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Sue stands up and beckons And Win B to join him on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
And Win B misses with an uppercut.
Sue feints the counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from And Win B.
And Win B shoots in looking for a takedown but Sue manages to keep the fight standing, pushing And Win B's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sue displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from And Win B.
Sue tries to clinch there but And Win B circles away.
And Win B fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sue has And Win B up against the cage in a clinch.
Sue is stalling here.
And Win B gets through Sue's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And Win B wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sue has him pressed against the cage.
And Win B has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sue after a bit of a struggle.
Sue prevents a body shot from And Win B.

Sue has hold of one of And Win B's legs. And Win B is fighting the takedown attempt but Sue gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And Win B is looking to stand back up but Sue counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by And Win B.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

And Win B manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sue keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sue breaks the clinch.
I Just Fight And Win B is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

And Win B clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
And Win B blocks a body shot from Sue.
I Just Fight And Win B has scored more points in the clinch so far.

And Win B gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Sue kicks And Win B off and gets back to his feet.
And Win B shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sue defends it nicely.
And Win B fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sue doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And Win B shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sue as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Sue 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!

And Win B closes the distance and clinches up with Sue, looking for a takedown. And Win B pushes Sue against the cage but Sue circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sue walks into a stiff left hand from And Win B.

And Win B rushes Sue and presses him up against the cage.
Sue trying to control the position but instead, And Win B has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sue into the cage.
Sue is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And Win B changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sue fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

And Win B gets a clinch.
And Win B is trying to drag Sue to the mat but Sue just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Just Fight And Win B. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
And Win B can't get the takedown.
Sue can't find room to land a body shot as And Win B controls the action.

And Win B pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And Win B scores with a nice head shot.
And Win B fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sue defends well against a solid takedown attempt from And Win B.
Sue doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sue circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sue counters with a left and a right that stings And Win B.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sue clinches up with And Win B and pushes him back against the cage.
And Win B tries to break the clinch but Sue is controlling the position.
Sue gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from And Win B.
And Win B can't break the clinch.
Sue struggles to land a body shot inside as And Win B controls his hands.
Sue drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Win B is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And Win B is trying to break the clinch but Sue has him pressed against the cage.

And Win B breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
And Win B dives in and grabs Sue's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sue pushes down on And Win B's head and hops out.
Sue is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Win B fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sue avoids it really well and circles away.

Sue rushes And Win B and presses him up against the cage.
Sue misses with a punch to the body.
Sue landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And Win B has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sue after a bit of a struggle.
And Win B scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
And Win B is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And Win B is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And Win B is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sue tries to work over And Win B's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And Win B drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sue pulls his leg out and moves away.
And Win B wants to clinch up but Sue keeps it at a distance.
Sue let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sue looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Win B lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sue circles away quickly and effectively.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sue fails with an attempt to clinch.

Sue gets a clinch.
Sue will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning And Win B up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Sue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sue has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Sue!