PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Timm Cutt (ranked 4940 p4p, 5148 weight class) and Niphon Sukkasem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cutt
vs
Sukkasem

170 cm
25
154
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
145
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Timm Cutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Niphon Sukkasem!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sukkasem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cutt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sukkasem manages to circle out of the way.
Cutt fails in his attempt to clinch.

Cutt closes the distance and clinches.
Sukkasem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cutt smiles and moves away.

Sukkasem gets tackled into the cage by Cutt. Cutt maintains the clinch.
Cutt is pressed up against the cage. Sukkasem has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cutt down to the mat. Cutt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Timm Cutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niphon Sukkasem.
Sukkasem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Cutt takes the fight into the clinch.
Cutt is trying to force a seperation but Sukkasem has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukkasem has Cutt pressed against the cage, preventing Cutt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sukkasem is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cutt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sukkasem is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cutt is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukkasem tries to break the clinch but Cutt is controlling the position.

Sukkasem breaks from the clinch.
Sukkasem tries to clinch but Cutt moves out of range.
Cutt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Cutt instigates a clinch.

Sukkasem successfully pulls guard.
Cutt won't allow Sukkasem to get back to his feet.
Cutt throwing strikes but missing.
Cutt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cutt distracts Sukkasem with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sukkasem is looking to stand up but Cutt isn't so interested in that idea.
Cutt throwing strikes but missing.
Cutt throws a big right hand that misses.
Cutt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukkasem trying to keep a closed guard but Cutt is proving a slippery customer.
Cutt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cutt is looking to work some ground and pound but Sukkasem has wrist control.
Sukkasem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cutt manages to get himself to full guard.

Cutt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Cutt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sukkasem is fighting to break Cutt's control of his arms but Cutt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sukkasem trying to control the position from guard on top but Cutt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sukkasem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cutt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sukkasem trying to control the position from guard on top but Cutt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cutt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sukkasem prevents Cutt from getting back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Sukkasem is looking to work some ground and pound but Cutt has wrist control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sukkasem keeps the fight on the outside.
Sukkasem let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

Cutt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sukkasem is trying to pull guard but Cutt has him pressed against the cage.
Cutt stops a takedown attempt from Sukkasem.
Cutt is looking to break free of the clinch but Sukkasem has double underhooks.

Cutt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Cutt as Sukkasem shoots in.
Sukkasem throws a nice looking combination but Cutt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sukkasem connects with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timm Cutt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sukkasem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cutt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sukkasem keeps the fight on the outside.

Sukkasem scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cutt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sukkasem's best efforts.
Cutt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sukkasem on the ground.
Sukkasem seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cutt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cutt preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cutt wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukkasem trying to control from half guard but Cutt is working away.

Cutt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sukkasem pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutt is trying to get back to full guard.
Cutt is staying active underneath Sukkasem, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cutt wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cutt tries to bum rush Sukkasem with a series of wild strikes but Sukkasem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sukkasem is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cutt.
Cutt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sukkasem backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cutt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cutt is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Sukkasem misses.
Sukkasem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cutt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sukkasem throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cutt's head.
Cutt wants to clinch up but Sukkasem keeps it at a distance.
Cutt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sukkasem closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cutt circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sukkasem swats away the attempt to clinch by Cutt.
Sukkasem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cutt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cutt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sukkasem circles away quickly and effectively.
Cutt throws a combination that misses

and Sukkasem holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sukkasem has Cutt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cutt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sukkasem is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cutt to keep the fight standing.
Timm Cutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niphon Sukkasem.
Sukkasem misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Sukkasem breaks the clinch.
Sukkasem shoots in looking for a takedown but Cutt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sukkasem's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sukkasem dodges the punch combination from Cutt.
Sukkasem shapes to counter with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Cutt.
Sukkasem keeps the fight on the outside.
Cutt tries to bum rush Sukkasem with a series of wild strikes but Sukkasem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cutt slaps away a takedown attempt from Sukkasem, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sukkasem misses with a wild combination.
Sukkasem tries to clinch but Cutt moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sukkasem closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cutt to the mat! Cutt manages to get full guard.
Sukkasem trying to control but Cutt is working from the bottom.
Sukkasem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Sukkasem stands and steps away. Cutt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cutt throws out a powerful jab.
Cutt with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Sukkasem clinches.
Sukkasem is trying to break the clinch but Cutt has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Timm Cutt will probably get the nod.
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!

Cutt wants to clinch but Sukkasem slips to the side
and Sukkasem counters with a one-two to the body.
Cutt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cutt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sukkasem backs up against the cage.
Sukkasem tries for a takedown but Cutt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sukkasem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cutt.

Cutt closes the distance and pushes Sukkasem back into the cage.

Sukkasem gets control of Cutt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sukkasem will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cutt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sukkasem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Cutt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cutt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sukkasem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cutt sizes up Sukkasem with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutt feints a jab promting Sukkasem to slip. Cutt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sukkasem slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sukkasem is looking to clinch.
Sukkasem misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Cutt has Sukkasem up against the cage in a clinch.
Sukkasem jumps guard but Cutt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Timm Cutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niphon Sukkasem.
Cutt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sukkasem has him pressed against the cage.
Cutt gets underhooks to prevent Sukkasem's takedown attempt.

Sukkasem breaks from the clinch.
Timm Cutt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Cutt moves into the clinch.
Sukkasem is trying to pull guard but Cutt has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukkasem keeps control of Cutt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sukkasem is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sukkasem jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cutt walks away with a smile on his face. Sukkasem gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cutt lands a two punch combo.
Cutt lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Sukkasem can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Cutt and Sukkasem drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Cutt.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timm Cutt!