PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raw Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and We Suki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as We Suki enters the cage!

Power
vs
Suki

199 cm
26
270 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

175 cm
26
283 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raw Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, We Suki!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Power manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Suki on his heels. He'll look to pass Suki's guard now, I'm sure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Suki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Power wants to control from the top but Suki keeps moving.
Power working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Suki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Power.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Power not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Power is looking to work some ground and pound but Suki has wrist control.
Suki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Power missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Suki keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.
Power postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Power loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Power.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Power trying to control the position from guard on top but Suki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Power will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Power trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Power wants to pass the guard but Suki is keeping the position.
Power working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Power throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Power accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Power wants to control from the top but Suki keeps moving.
Power postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Power wants to control from the top but Suki keeps moving.
Suki has his hands on Power's head, controlling the position.
Suki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Power throws a strike but Suki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Power has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Suki throwing strikes but missing.
Power is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Power controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power prevents Suki from improving his position.
Suki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Power looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Suki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Suki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Suki is trying to get back to full guard.
Power throwing shots but Suki is blocking nicely.
Power landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Power is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Power scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suki defending well though.
Power throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Power is nestled in close to Suki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Power not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Suki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Power.
Suki tries to roll over but Power keeps him under control.
Suki is not content to let Power control the position.
Power thows a huge punch but Suki dodges it nicely.
Power throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Power thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Power gets caught flat footed, as Suki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Power controls Suki momentarily but Suki frees himself.
Power is adopting a defensive guard.
Power trying to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Raw Power has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Power throws a nice looking combination but Suki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suki slips a straight right by Power.
Power has his takedown stuffed

and Suki counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Power is pulling down on Suki's head to control his posture.
Suki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Suki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Power keeping full guard, as Suki tries to pass.
Power is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Raw Power wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Power scores with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a hook to the side of Suki's head but Suki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Suki shoots and misses

and Power counters with a single leg into guard. Suki didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Power accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Power passes Suki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Power throwing shots but Suki is blocking nicely.
Power slips a nice elbow through Suki's hands, connecting with Suki's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power is keen to just control but Suki is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Suki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Suki is breathing heavily.
Power trying to control the position from guard on top but Suki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Power throws a big right hand that misses.
Power wants to stand but Suki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Power working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Power thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raw Power dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Power misses with a takedown

and Suki counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Power!
Power is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Power sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Power is trying to stand up here but Suki is controlling him well.
Suki is thwarting Power's attempts to control the position.
Power is trying is best to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power wants to control but Suki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Suki lands strikes from half guard.
Power moves into full guard.
Suki postures up in Power's guard and throws a big left but Power blocks it.
Power is trying to keep Suki in close.
Suki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Power has Suki pulled in close to control his posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Raw Power.
Suki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Power circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Suki counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Power!
Suki lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

It looks like Raw Power has been cut.
Power keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Power takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Raw Power's cut is getting worse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power tries to reverse the position but Suki maintains control.
Suki working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Raw Power's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Suki lands a heavy elbow.

Jeez, Raw Power's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Raw Power's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). We Suki!