PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kathok Suwek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djin Kvasir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Djin Kvasir was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Suwek
vs
Kvasir

187 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

171 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kathok Suwek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Djin Kvasir!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Suwek as Kvasir shoots in.
Djin Kvasir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Kvasir with that takedown attempt.
Suwek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Kvasir shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Suwek's guard.

Kvasir 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.

Kvasir drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Suwek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kvasir has Suwek in his guard.

Suwek will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Kvasir is looking for a triangle but Suwek pushes his legs off easily.
Suwek stands and throws Kvasir's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kvasir tries to buck Suwek off but Suwek is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvasir keeps trying to improve his position.
Kvasir tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Suwek presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kvasir looks winded!
Kvasir is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Suwek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kvasir is looking to escape.

Suwek has control of Kvasir's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kvasir regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kvasir bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Kvasir drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Suwek dives on top into guard.

Suwek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Kvasir throws his legs up looking for a submission but Suwek uses it to pass to side control.
Kvasir is trying to get back to half guard.
Suwek misses with the ground and pound.
Kvasir tries to bench press Suwek off him but Suwek keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvasir gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Kvasir looking for submissions off his back.
Suwek thows a huge punch but Kvasir dodges it nicely.
Kvasir is trying to get back to full guard.

Kvasir actively working from the bottom here.

Kvasir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kvasir actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suwek is trying to control. Kvasir wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Kvasir with the active half guard here but Suwek passes nicely into side control.
Kvasir is not content to let Suwek control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvasir is looking to reverse the position.
Suwek tries to stand but Kvasir is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kathok Suwek dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Suwek closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Kvasir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Suwek wants to free his trapped foot but Kvasir is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Kvasir actively working from the bottom here.

Kvasir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kvasir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kvasir is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kvasir looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suwek trying to control from half guard but Kvasir is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kvasir looking for submissions off his back.

Kvasir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kvasir actively working from the bottom here.

Kvasir looking for submissions off his back.
Suwek seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kvasir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Kvasir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kvasir looking for submissions off his back.
We've been informed that Kvasir has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Kvasir actively working from the bottom here.
Suwek trying to control from half guard but Kvasir is working away.
Kathok Suwek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kvasir tries to get to full guard but Suwek has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suwek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kvasir wants to get back to full guard but Suwek has passed into side control.

Suwek thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Suwek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kvasir can do to turn this around?

Suwek decides to stand back up. Suwek steps back and let's Kvasir get back to his feet.

Suwek shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Suwek showed some decent athleticism there.

Kvasir actively working from the bottom here.

Kvasir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suwek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kvasir defending well though.

Kvasir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kvasir is not content to let Suwek control the position.
Kvasir tries to roll over but Suwek keeps him under control.

Kvasir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suwek pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kvasir is refusing to be controlled, as Suwek sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kvasir shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suwek as he jumps to the side.

Suwek shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Suwek was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kvasir manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Kvasir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Suwek sees it coming and defends easily.

Kvasir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Suwek is just riding it out for now. Kvasir eventually gives up the hold.

Kvasir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Suwek has managed to free his arm - good work.

Kvasir is working for a submission of some sort.
Kvasir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kvasir seems to be looking for submissions.
Kvasir prevents Suwek from standing back up.
Suwek moves into full guard.
Suwek wants to stand but Kvasir is controlling the position.

Kvasir postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Suwek is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kvasir, into his guard.

Suwek is sitting in close to Kvasir's body. Kvasir has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Suwek is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Suwek is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kvasir.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Djin Kvasir!
A very excited looking Djin Kvasir made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.