PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri CoxX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Sutherland
vs
CoxX

189 cm
28
212 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

193 cm
19
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Zentrope Fighting Universe
Zentrope Fighting Universe

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Sutherland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri CoxX!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutherland throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
CoxX misses the jab.
Sutherland looks to score with a jab to the body but CoxX is just out of range.
The fighters circling - CoxX throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
CoxX throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from CoxX misses.
CoxX tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from CoxX.
CoxX avoids the head kick by Sutherland.
Sutherland throws a quick inside leg kick.
CoxX tries to clinch but Sutherland moves away
and Sutherland counters with a nice uppercut.
CoxX tries a head kick but it misses.
CoxX throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sutherland darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
CoxX shoots in but Sutherland avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sutherland cracks CoxX with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sutherland is looking to slow CoxX down with leg kicks.
Sutherland chopping away at his opponent's legs.
CoxX dodges the punch combination from Sutherland.
CoxX throws a head kick but Sutherland moves out of range.
CoxX cracks Sutherland with a right hand to the side of the head.
CoxX's corner calls for a 1-2. CoxX obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sutherland slips a straight right by CoxX.
CoxX tries to clinch there but Sutherland circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sutherland looks to throw the jab but CoxX is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
CoxX blocks the body kick.
A combination from Sutherland does no damage.
Sutherland lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sutherland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
CoxX blocks the body kick.
CoxX throws a sloppy head kick
and Sutherland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sutherland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sutherland misses the jab.
Sutherland is looking to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as CoxX blocks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
CoxX throws a body punch but Sutherland moves out of range.
CoxX misses with a takedown attempt - Sutherland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
CoxX tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Sutherland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sutherland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sutherland throws a lazy right hand but CoxX sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
CoxX fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paul Sutherland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri CoxX.
Sutherland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sutherland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sutherland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - CoxX throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sutherland darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sutherland looks for the body kick but CoxX saw that one coming.
CoxX wants to clinch but Sutherland slips to the side
and Sutherland counters with a body kick.
CoxX looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sutherland lands a glancing blow to the side of CoxX's head.
Some wild striking there from Sutherland.
CoxX gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sutherland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sutherland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sutherland throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Sutherland dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sutherland closes the distance and lands a one-two.
CoxX swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sutherland.
CoxX lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sutherland circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Sutherland.
CoxX misses with a jab to the body
and Sutherland counters with a lovely shot to the body.
CoxX lands the left hand.
Sutherland misses with a leg kick
and CoxX counters with a straight right hand.
Sutherland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
CoxX staying out of range there.
CoxX lands a head shot.

It looks like Paul Sutherland has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sutherland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from CoxX. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
CoxX throws the kick towards the body but Sutherland avoids it.
CoxX is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sutherland.
CoxX misses with a right hand
and Sutherland counters with a right hand to the body.
Sutherland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but CoxX manages to avoid it.
Sutherland feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits CoxXs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
CoxX tests Sutherland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
CoxX checks a leg kick nicely.
Sutherland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
CoxX chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sutherland can pounce on him.
CoxX looks to throw the jab but Sutherland is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Sutherland. No joy for CoxX on that attempt.
Sutherland misses with a jab to the body
and CoxX counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sutherland throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
CoxX throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sutherland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
CoxX takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sutherland scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
CoxX throws a series of punches but Sutherland avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the liver by Sutherland. Beautiful body shot.
CoxX moves out of range as Sutherland throws a body kick.
Sutherland lands a jab to CoxX's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good work by Sutherland as he checks the leg kick.
CoxX is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sutherland is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for CoxX.
Sutherland fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. CoxX looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sutherland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sutherland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
CoxX is looking to clinch.
CoxX connects with a nice looking jab.
CoxX blocks the body kick.
CoxX connects with a nice looking jab.
CoxX uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sutherland.
Sutherland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
CoxX feints a jab promting Sutherland to slip. CoxX then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sutherland slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sutherland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paul Sutherland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
CoxX tries to clinch up but Sutherland circles away and keeps his distance.
Sutherland does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
CoxX keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - CoxX looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
CoxX keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sutherland connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yuri CoxX will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Paul Sutherland's cut.
That's time! Sutherland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nice body kick there by Sutherland.
CoxX misses with an attempted mid kick.
Paul Sutherland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Sutherland gets tackled into the cage by CoxX. CoxX maintains the clinch.
Sutherland using the Thai plumb to throw knees but CoxX has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sutherland is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sutherland tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and CoxX avoids it.
Sutherland has CoxX pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by CoxX.
A right hook to the body lands for CoxX.
Sutherland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
CoxX misses with some punches.
Sutherland lands an elbow inside that CoxX shrugs off.
Sutherland trying to control the position but instead, CoxX has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sutherland into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

CoxX breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sutherland misses with a hook. CoxX ducked under it nicely.
Paul Sutherland is winning the standup battle so far.
CoxX misses with a low kick as Sutherland jumps back.
Sutherland slips a straight right by CoxX.
Sutherland scores with a spinning back kick!
CoxX has a takedown stuffed.
Sutherland scores with a crisp jab that stopped CoxX in his tracks.
CoxX throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sutherland lands a jab to the nose.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
CoxX doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sutherland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sutherland is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sutherland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sutherland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sutherland scores with a jab to the body.
Sutherland misses with a body kick.
CoxX moves in looking to clinch but Sutherland pushes him off.
A good leg kick by Sutherland.
Sutherland moves away from the strike by CoxX.
CoxX throws a lazy uppercut
and Sutherland counters with a nice low kick that buckles CoxX's knee momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland scores with a shot to the body.

Sutherland gets caught flat footed, as CoxX shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
CoxX takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
CoxX pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sutherland is keeping the position for now.
CoxX lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
CoxX throwing strikes from guard but Sutherland blocks nicely.
Sutherland keeping moving, preventing CoxX from controlling successfully.
Sutherland looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
CoxX passes into half guard.

Sutherland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
CoxX throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
CoxX is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sutherland is wriggling around trying to escape.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
CoxX landing shots from mount.
CoxX has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sutherland's face.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuri CoxX.
I think CoxX 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yuri CoxX!