PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bubu Te (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and A Boy Named Sue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sue has chosen A Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Te
vs
Boy Named Sue

180 cm
25
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
22
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubu Te!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, A Boy Named Sue!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sue just misses with a punch to the body.
Te tries a head kick but it misses.
Sue wants to counter the offense by Te and move into the clinch position.
A head kick misses from Sue.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sue.
Te misses with a low kick as Sue jumps back.
Sue fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Te looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Te.
Sue keeps Te at a distance using the push kick.
Sue darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Te tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sue feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sue circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sue's jab looks to have found its range, popping Te under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Te looks to throw the jab but Sue is out of range.
Sue changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Te steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sue.
Te throws a head kick but Sue moves out of range.
Te misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sue.
Te sets himself, and Sue steps forward looking for the clinch! Te avoids it this time.
Sue is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Te swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Sue counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sue.
Te swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sue breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Te on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sue swinging wildly here.
Te avoids the head kick by Sue.
Te throws a head kick that misses.
Te throws a head kick but Sue moves out of range.
Te pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Sue does no damage.
Te throws a leg kick that is checked

and Sue counters with a shoot takedown. Te fights it but they end up in guard.
Te can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sue controls the pace.

Sue stands and steps away. Te gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Te tries to clinch but Sue is having none of it.
Te tries to clinch but Sue moves away

so Sue counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sue slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Te wants to get back to his feet but Sue is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sue content to stall in guard here.
Sue stops Te from standing up.
Sue is standing up over Te. Te looks to escape but Sue dives into side control.

Sue stands up and beckons Te to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Te misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Te takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Te slips a jab and a cross from Sue.
A shot to the liver by Sue. Beautiful body shot.
Te avoids a punch combination nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Te misses its target.
Te throws a sloppy head kick

and Sue counters with a shoot takedown. Te fights it but they end up in guard.

Sue decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Te, up you get!
Te throws a chopping leg kick but Sue manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Te pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sue feints the counter takedown.
Sue blocks a head kick by Te.

Te gets tackled into the cage by Sue. Sue maintains the clinch.

Sue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Te throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Te looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Sue instigates a clinch.

Sue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Sue looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sue is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Te is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sue dives into side control.
Te seems a little lost for a moment, as Sue dominates the positioning.
Te is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sue has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A lull in the action here as Sue stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A Boy Named Sue dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Te gets caught napping as Sue dives in and scores a takedown. Te manages to retain guard.
Te is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sue is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sue decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Te, up you get!
Te throws a head kick but Sue moves out of range.
Te sets himself, and Sue steps forward looking for the clinch! Te avoids it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sue throws a head kick that misses.
Sue has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Te avoids the head kick by Sue.
Te misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Te looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bubu Te is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Te.
Sue is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sue fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sue swings for the body but Te moves out of range.
Sue misses with a low kick.
Sue avoids the head kick by Te.
Sue lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Te tries a head kick but it misses.
A Boy Named Sue seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Te.
Te avoids the head kick by Sue.
Sue circles away from the clinch attempt

and Sue decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Te's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Te is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sue slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Sue decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Te, up you get!
Sue moves out of range of the leg kick from Te.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Te gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sue blocks a head kick by Te.
Sue is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Te rather than just go for the knockout.
Sue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Te throws a sloppy head kick

and Sue counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sue won't allow Te to get back to his feet.
Sue slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Te is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sue dives into side control.
Te wants to get back to his feet.
Sue scoring with punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Te is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Sue decides to stand up, so the ref orders Te to his feet.
Te takes one on the button.
Te throws a wild body kick that Sue sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A Boy Named Sue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Te stuns Sue with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bubu Te is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Te blocks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Te looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Te tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Te dodges the punch combination from Sue.
Sue stuns Te with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Te looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Te misses with a body kick.
Sue is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Te tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Te is looking to clinch but Sue is avoiding it.
Sue lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick by Te misses

and Sue counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Sue gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sue throws a quick inside leg kick.
Te doesn't manage to clinch there - Sue circles away.
Sue tries to counter with a clinch but Te shakes him off and moves away.
Te pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sue dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Te. That did some damage!
Te tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sue manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Te seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bubu Te seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Te is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sue misses with a body shot.
Sue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Te.
Sue lands with a shot to the body.
Te tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sue manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Te takes a kick to the side of the head.
Te tries a head kick but it misses.
Sue throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Sue looks to move away, Te throws a big counter combo bu Sue just gets out of the way.
Sue takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Te slips a jab and a cross from Sue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sue avoids the head kick by Te.
Sue ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Te moves away.
Te throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sue tries a head kick but it misses.
Te was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sue looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Te wants to get back to his feet but Sue is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sue is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sue stops Te from standing up.
A Boy Named Sue is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sue sitting in guard here, content to control.
Te wants to stand and escape but Sue is having none of it.
Sue is standing up over Te. Te looks to escape but Sue dives into side control.

That's four 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.
Te is letting Sue control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Te wants to get back to his feet but Sue drags him back down.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sue with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Te tries to bum rush Sue with a series of wild strikes but Sue uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Te blocks a head kick by Sue.
Te lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

Sue closes the distance and pushes Te back into the cage.

Sue gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sue sitting in guard here, content to control.
Te wants to stand but Sue is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
A Boy Named Sue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sue 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... A Boy Named Sue!
In his post fight interview, A Boy Named Sue gave a big smile as he said 'I hit him hard right between the eyes And he went down, but to my surprise, He come up with a knife and cut off a piece of my ear. But I busted a chair right across his teeth And we crashed through the wall and into the street Kicking and a' gouging in the mud and the blood and the beer. '.