PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Little Bandit (ranked 2399 p4p, 1662 weight class) and Laddy Sutherland (ranked 198 p4p, 150 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Bandit
vs
Sutherland

170 cm
36
135
17 - 12 - 0

167 cm
27
140
8 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
KO power

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Little Bandit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Laddy Sutherland!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sutherland moves into the clinch.
Sutherland has Bandit pushed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sutherland throws a head punch that misses.
Sutherland misses with a body punch.
Bandit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bandit is trying to stall.
Bandit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sutherland is defending well for now.
Sutherland stalling against the cage.
Bandit blocks an uppercut.
Sutherland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandits head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Sutherland fails to land.
Sutherland stalling in the clinch but Bandit improves position.
Bandit has a couple of punches blocked by Sutherland.
Sutherland connects with a knee to the head.
Bandit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sutherland just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Bandit manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bandit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sutherland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sutherland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Bandit uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bandit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sutherland but Sutherland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sutherland defends it nicely.
Bandit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sutherland steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bandit.
Sutherland lands with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland misses with a head kick.

Bandit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sutherland tries to roll over but Bandit keeps him under control.
Sutherland works his way to full guard. Good work.

Sutherland working for a triangle but Bandit defends it easily.
Sutherland keeping full guard, as Bandit tries to pass.
Sutherland wants to sweep here but Bandit controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bandit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bandit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sutherland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bandit trying to control but Sutherland is working from the bottom.
Sutherland trying to keep a closed guard but Bandit is proving a slippery customer.

Bandit drops back looking for a leg! Sutherland is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sutherland manages to kick Bandit off! Bandit jumps back into Sutherland's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bandit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandit trying to control the position from guard on top but Sutherland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bandit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sutherland keeping full guard, as Bandit tries to pass.
Sutherland keeping moving, preventing Bandit from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sutherland throws a body kick that misses.
Bandit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Laddy Sutherland will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bandit shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bandit showed some decent athleticism there.
Sutherland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sutherland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sutherland is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Sutherland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bandit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutherland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Bandit is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sutherland is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sutherland has escaped and now he's on top!

Bandit working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sutherland has passed into half guard!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandit manages to get to full guard.

Sutherland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sutherland has managed to get both his arms back between Bandit's legs - danger averted.
Sutherland is pushing down on Bandit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bandit is fighting to maintain full guard but Sutherland has managed to sneak the leg through.

Bandit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Sutherland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bandit works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sutherland with a nice head shot there.

Bandit has his foot on Sutherland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sutherland works his way back into a safe position though.

Bandit looking for subs off his back but Sutherland has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nice strikes from Sutherland there.

Bandit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sutherland working Bandit over with strikes.

Bandit looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sutherland pushes past his half guard into mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Sutherland wants to finish this one by submission but Bandit is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sutherland.
Sutherland landing strikes, looking to finish!
Laddy Sutherland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sutherland working the ground and pound effectively.
Bandit is trying to stand but he's just given Sutherland his back.
Bandit tries to escape but Sutherland has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sutherland lands a shot to the body.
Bandit is in bad spot here.
Sutherland lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bandit.

Bandit is rocked!

It looks like Little Bandit has been cut.

Sutherland working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandit wants to get back to his feet.

Sutherland working for a choke but Bandit is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland controlling well, preventing Bandit from escaping the position.
Bandit is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ruttos gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sutherland is punishing Bandit with strikes - can he finish him?!
Sutherland punches Bandit on the ear.
Bandit wants to get back to his feet.
Sutherland struggling to land strikes to the head as Bandit covers up.
Sutherland lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Sutherland controlling from the back.
Bandit is trying to get back to his feet but Sutherland has full control of the position and if anything, Bandit has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bandit tries to escape the position.
Bandit is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Laddy Sutherland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Little Bandit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Bandit.
Sutherland digs a good body shot into Bandit's ribs.
Bandit tests Sutherland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bandit darts in looking for a takedown but Sutherland gets double underhooks and turns Bandit into the cage.
Sutherland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bandit prevents a takedown attempt there.

Sutherland has picked Bandit up - he's going for a ride! Sutherland dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bandit tries to kick Sutherland off in order to stand up. Sutherland Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sutherland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bandit is looking for a sweep.

Sutherland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bandit down.
Sutherland in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Sutherland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Sutherland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bandit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bandit is looking to reverse the position.
Bandit sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Laddy Sutherland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland is trying to control. Bandit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Bandit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sutherland stalling.
Little Bandit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sutherland wants to control but Bandit is keeping him busy.

Bandit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sutherland works his way into full mount!
Bandit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland landing shots from mount.
Sutherland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sutherland tries to control but Bandit wriggling away.
Bandit is looking to get to half guard.
Sutherland unloading with bombs!
Bandit flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Sutherland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bandit tries to improve his position but instead Sutherland has taken his back!
Bandit tries to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland keeps control of the position as Bandit tries to break free.
Sutherland trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bandit doesn't escape.
Sutherland wants to control but Bandit is keeping busy.
Sutherland keeps control of the position easily here as Bandit tries to buck him off.
Sutherland is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandit trying to get back to his feet but Sutherland is in full control for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Laddy Sutherland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sutherland has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laddy Sutherland!
Laddy Sutherland was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

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