PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Numero Cero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cero's entrance music is Hate Me Now - Nas. A fine choice. Susi has chosen Metallica - Hero of the Day as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Cero
vs
Susi

178 cm
24
160 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

175 cm
28
158 lbs
18 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Cero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cero swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Susi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cero's waist but Cero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Susi off to one side.
Susi checks a leg kick.
Good work by Susi as he checks the leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Cero. No joy for Susi on that attempt.
No luck for Susi with that takedown attempt.
Numero Cero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Cero throws a head kick that misses.
Susi checks a leg kick nicely.

Susi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Susi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Susi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Cero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Susi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cero has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Susi but great work by Cero.
Susi is looking to regain half guard here but Cero keeps moving and retains side control.

Cero stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Horrible takedown by Susi or perhaps it was just good defense by Cero which made him look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Susi with that takedown attempt.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt
and Cero finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Susi checks it well.
Cero tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Susi doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Cero counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cero throws a series of punches but Susi avoids them all with ease.
Cero swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cero wants it to stay on the feet.
Cero looks to throw the jab but Susi is out of range.
Cero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cero scores with a jab to the head.
Cero wants to slow Susi down by chopping away at his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi shoots in looking for a takedown. Cero tries to sprawl out of it but Susi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Susi blocks a head kick by Cero.
A left lands for Cero.
Susi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cero.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Susi tries for a takedown but Cero circles away easily
and Cero counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A looping hook to the body misses from Cero. Susi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Susi shoots in but no luck this time.
Cero tries a head kick but it misses.
Susi takes one to the side of the head.
Susi shoots in for a double leg but Cero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Susi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cero tries to avoid it but Susi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cero to the ground. Cero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Numero Cero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.

Susi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cero manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Susi stops Cero from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cero is retaining full guard.

Susi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cero is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cero has escaped and now he's on top!
Susi has a closed guard, preventing Cero from standing up.

Susi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cero defends well.

Susi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Susi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cero defends it easily.

Cero stands and steps away. Susi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Susi looks for a takedown but Cero sprawls well.
Cero bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Susi.
Keni Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susi looks for a takedown but Cero sprawls well.
Cero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Susi.
Susi blocks a leg kick.
Cero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Susi moves away.
Susi shoots in looking for a takedown but Cero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Susi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Susi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cero sprawls well. Cero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Susi gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi misses with an uppercut. Cero saw that one coming.
Cero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Susi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cero.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Susi dives in and grabs Cero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cero pushes down on Susi's head and hops out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Susi avoids the head kick by Cero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Susi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cero defends it nicely.
Susi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Susi somewhat.
Susi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Susi somewhat.
Numero Cero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cero pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Cero. Those never looked like landing.
Susi misses with a takedown
and Cero counters with an outside leg kick.
Cero thows a body shot but no joy.
Cero jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Susi closes the distance and clinches up with Cero, looking for a takedown. Susi pushes Cero against the cage but Cero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cero - that will leave a mark!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cero takes a swing at Susi's ribcage but misses.
Cero throws a leg kick that misses.
Susi shoots for a takedown but Cero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cero misses with the combination.
Cero throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cero circles away.
Cero tries a head kick but it misses.

Susi shoots in and gets a takedown into Cero's guard.
Cero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Susi on the ground.
Susi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cero is retaining full guard.
Susi wants to control from the top but Cero keeps moving.
Susi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cero is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cero keeping moving, preventing Susi from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Keni Susi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cero throws a right hand that Susi ducks under and follows up with a left that Susi also avoids with ease.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt - Cero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cero misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Numero Cero did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cero connects with a solid leg kick.
Cero throws a head kick that misses.
Numero Cero is winning the standup battle so far.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt - Cero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Susi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Susi fails with the takedown.
Numero Cero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Nice takedown defense from Cero. No joy for Susi on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero connects with a good right hand that stumbles Susi. Susi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Susi tries for a takedown but Cero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Susi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cero defends it nicely.
Cero tries a head kick but it misses.
Cero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cero's corner calls for a 1-2. Cero obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cero throws a head kick but Susi moves out of range.
Susi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cero throws a right hand that Susi ducks under and follows up with a left that Susi also avoids with ease.
Susi fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Susi.
Susi checks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Susi as he checks the leg kick.
Cero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Susi.
A head kick from Cero lands but Susi takes it in his stride.

It looks like Keni Susi has been cut.
Cero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Susi.
Susi shoots in but no luck this time.
Cero misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cero lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cero misses the shot to the body.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt
and Cero makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Susi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Susi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cero with a nice cross.
Cero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cero gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Susi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Numero Cero had his way with Keni Susi in that round.
The cut man is working on Keni Susi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Susi shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Cero.
Cero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Susi.
Susi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Susi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cero swivels and escapes.
Numero Cero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Cero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Susi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cero counters with a stiff right hand.
Susi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Susi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Susi has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Susi is defended easily by Cero.
Cero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Susi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Cero. No joy for Susi on that attempt.
Cero stuffs the takedown.
Cero lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cero cracks the inside of Susi's front leg.
Cero misses with a wild body shot.
Cero scores with a head kick. Susi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Susi circles away quickly and effectively.
Cero tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cero keeps the fight on the outside.
Susi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cero sprawls well. Cero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Susi gets slowly back to his feet.
Susi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cero counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cero lands a nice hook to Susi's body. Susi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Susi circles away quickly and effectively.
Susi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cero counters with a head kick. That will keep Susi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Numero Cero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cero wants to land a leg kick but Susi is out of range.
Cero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Susi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Numero Cero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Susi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Susi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Numero Cero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cero, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Numero Cero!
Numero Cero retains his lightweight title!
After the big win, Numero Cero made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors [GTI] Divine Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.