PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stumpy Rutherford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutherford comes into the arena with Why Can't We Be Friends? blaring out of the sound system. Douglas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rubber Chicken by Caspa kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! John Douglas will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Rutherford
vs
Douglas

155 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Das Labor
Hell's Balls Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stumpy Rutherford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Douglas!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutherford shoots for a double leg takedown but Douglas sprawls well. He's pushed Rutherford's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rutherford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Douglas lands a lovely overhand right.
Rutherford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Douglas misses with a wild combination.
Douglas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rutherford is defended easily by Douglas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stumpy Rutherford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Douglas throws a series of strikes that have Rutherford backpedaling.
Rutherford dodges the punch combination from Douglas.
Rutherford slips a jab and a cross from Douglas.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Some wild striking there from Douglas.
Douglas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutherford.
John Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Douglas.
Rutherford shoots in but no luck this time.
Douglas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rutherford circles away quickly and effectively.
Douglas misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rutherford scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Douglas is looking to escape.
Douglas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rutherford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Douglas looks gassed!

Rutherford is trying to work for a kimura but Douglas is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Douglas is staying active underneath Rutherford, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rutherford drops an elbow to the side of Douglas's head.
Douglas is looking to escape.
Douglas punching from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rutherford is looking for a kimura but Douglas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rutherford to get the leverage.
Rutherford trying to control from half guard but Douglas is working away.
Douglas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rutherford.

Rutherford is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Douglas sees it coming and defends easily.
Douglas wants to get back to full guard.
Rutherford performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Douglas is staying active underneath Rutherford, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rutherford thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rutherford prevents Douglas from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Douglas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutherford.

Rutherford drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rutherford pushes down on Douglas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Douglas can do anything to dispel that myth.

Rutherford is looking for a kimura here.

Rutherford is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Rutherford is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rutherford is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Douglas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Douglas is looking to escape.
Douglas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rutherford.

Douglas manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A combination from Douglas does no damage.
Douglas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Douglas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Douglas.

Rutherford scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Douglas is trying to buck Rutherford off.

Rutherford working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ground and pound from Rutherford seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Rutherford wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Douglas, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Douglas sneaks out the side door and pushes Rutherford away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Rutherford really is a fat lump.
Rutherford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Douglas pinned against the cage. Douglas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Douglas looks to land a combination but Rutherford avoids it well.
Douglas throws a right hand that Rutherford ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutherford also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rutherford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Douglas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Douglas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Rutherford looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Rutherford seems to be working for a kimura but Douglas defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stumpy Rutherford dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Douglas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutherford wants to clinch.
Douglas tries to bum rush Rutherford with a series of wild strikes but Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Douglas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Douglas.
Rutherford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Douglas as he jumps to the side.

Rutherford scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Douglas is trying to stand up here but Rutherford is controlling him well.

Rutherford maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Douglas could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rutherford has cracked it and Douglas is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rutherford!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stumpy Rutherford!