PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Random Task (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and We Suki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Task
vs
Suki

200 cm
21
285 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
26
283 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Random Task!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, We Suki!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Task, right into the meat.
Task throws a low kick but it's checked well by Suki.
Task attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Task with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Task.
Random Task seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Task tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Task throws a solid leg kick but Suki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Task.
Task misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Task with a lazy takedown attempt

and Suki counters with a shoot takedown. Task fights it but they end up in guard.
Task has Suki pulled in close to control his posture.
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!
Task is trying to control the position but Suki postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suki throwing strikes but missing.
Suki throws and elbow that misses. Task uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Suki's guard. Nice move by Task!
Task pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suki is keeping the position for now.

Task drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Task jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Task trying to control the position from guard on top but Suki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suki working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Suki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suki controls Task momentarily but Task frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suki controlling the position.
Suki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Task. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Suki can't keep his opponent in guard - Task advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Suki is looking for a sweep. Task is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suki trying to control here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Task is stalling here. Suki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Task seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Suki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Task avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Suki.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Task is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Task is trying to control Suki's posture but Suki avoids it.
Suki landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Task tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Task holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.

Suki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Task is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Suki working away.
Task is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Task moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Random Task dominated that round.
That's time! Task's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Suki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Task's half guard.
Suki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Suki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Suki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Suki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Task does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Suki is taking a breather. Task says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Suki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Task is controlling Suki's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Suki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Task wants to control but Suki is keeping busy.
Suki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Task is refusing to be controlled, as Suki sits in half guard.

Suki seems to be looking for submissions.
Suki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Suki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Task keeps working.

Suki is looking for a kimura but Task is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Suki to get the leverage.
Suki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Task defending well though.
Suki trying to mount his opponent but Task defends it.
Suki is breathing heavily.
Suki misses with a head shot. Task uses the momentum to regain guard.
Suki wants to pass the guard but Task is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suki trying to control the position from guard on top but Task is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Task bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suki's guard.
Task trying to control the position from guard on top but Suki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Task thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Task will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

That's four 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.
Task wanted to stand there but Suki had control of the position.
Task stands and throws Suki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Suki is trying to control Task's posture but Task avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suki looking for a sweep but Task has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

We Suki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Task looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suki checks a leg kick.

Suki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Task's guard.
Task looking to control.
Suki throws a strike but Task rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Suki wants to sweep here but Task controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Task trying to control but Suki is working from the bottom.

Task has gone for a leg lock! Suki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Task's guard.
Suki preventing the sweep.
Suki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Suki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Suki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Suki's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Suki wants to control from the top but Task keeps moving.
Task working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Suki.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Task utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Task keeping moving, preventing Suki from controlling successfully.
Task seems keen to control Suki's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Task closes the distance and clinches.
Suki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Task up against the cage.
Suki throws an elbow that misses.
Suki is looking to control Task's arms but Task gets an underhook and turns him. Now Suki has his back to the cage.
Suki misses with a punch on the inside.
Task goes for a takedown attempt but Suki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Task scoring well with a low kick there.
Suki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Task throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Task connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Suki to the floor! Task dives in looking for the finish!

It looks like We Suki has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Task looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Task is trying to control. Suki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Task is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Suki wants to control but Task is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Random Task showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Task has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Random Task!