PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cu IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Suez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

IV
vs
Suez

178 cm
25
151 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

175 cm
25
150 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Good elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cu IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Suez!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IV closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
IV slips a jab from Suez.
IV is looking to clinch but Suez is avoiding it.
A low kick from IV misses
and Suez counters with a nice low kick that buckles IV's knee momentarily.

IV drives through and clinches with Suez against the cage.
IV lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Suez or not.
Suez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables IV to keep the fight standing.
IV works on Suez's body with a couple of short punches.

IV turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and IV manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Suez wants to control but IV postures up.
An elbow from IV crashes against the mat.
IV in side control, throwing shots but Suez defends.
Suez tries to buck IV off but IV is having none of it.
IV sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Suez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

IV goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Suez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for IV but great work by Suez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
IV manages to get back to half guard.
Suez throwing shots but IV is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IV is looking for a sweep. Suez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

IV manages to escape and get back to his feet!
IV connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Suez's hands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Suez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and IV has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from IV and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
IV closes this distance looking for a takedown but Suez circles away.
IV tries to land a front kick but Suez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
IV fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from IV.

Suez tries to sprawl but IV drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that IV has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
IV missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
IV lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
IV not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Suez wants to improve his position but IV is controlling well.
IV winds up and cracks Suez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suez wants to control but IV is keeping busy.
IV lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
IV is just content to waste time from the top position. Suez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
IV advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suez is looking to regain half guard here but IV keeps moving and retains side control.
IV with the ground and pound but Suez regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Suez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. IV is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suez taking some punishment here, with IV in his half guard.
IV is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Suez manages to get to full guard.
IV with a nice head shot there.

Suez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Suez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
IV trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Suez working for a triangle but IV defends it easily.
IV looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
IV postures up.
IV distracts Suez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
IV works a leg free and moves into half guard.
IV is looking to stall here but Suez recovers full guard.
IV postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
IV scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Suez is trying to control the position but IV postures up.

IV avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

Suez working for a triangle but IV defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cu IV dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

IV is looking to clinch but Suez is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick lands from Suez.
IV stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and IV wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Suez with that takedown attempt.
Suez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

IV looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Suez keeping full guard, as IV tries to pass.
IV landing some decent shots from guard.
IV throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suez is trying to keep IV in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
IV postures up in Suez's guard and throws a big left but Suez blocks it.
Suez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
IV chips away with some ground and pound.
IV scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
IV advances to half guard.
IV drops an elbow to the side of Suez's head.
IV missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Suez is not content to let IV control the position.
IV is really struggling to control Suez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Suez taking some punishment here, with IV in his half guard.
IV is thwarting Suez's attempts to control the position.

Suez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
IV is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Suez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

IV stands up from Suez's guard - IV perhaps looking for a knockout.

IV rushes Suez and presses him up against the cage.
Suez is trying to pull guard but IV turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cu IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Suez.
Suez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Suez wants to break the clinch but can't.
IV working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
IV misses with a body punch.

Suez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
IV moves in looking to clinch but Suez pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suez scores with a crisp jab that stopped IV in his tracks.
Cu IV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
IV takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
IV looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
IV fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between IV's hands.
Cu IV is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suez lands with a shot to the body.
Suez keeps the fight on the outside.
IV doesn't manage to clinch there - Suez circles away.
Suez throws a right hand that IV ducks under and follows up with a left that IV also avoids with ease.
IV fails with an attempt to clinch.

IV clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters up against the cage, IV throws an elbow but misses.
IV looking to slow down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Suez's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

IV tightens his grip and picks Suez up, before dumping him to the ground. Suez manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
IV is looking to stand up but Suez won't let him.
IV lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Suez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
IV is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

IV stands and steps away. Suez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

IV closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Suez quickly recovers to half guard.
Suez is breathing heavily.
IV sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suez defending well though.
Suez has hold of IV's hands but IV slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
IV works his way into full mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

IV jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Suez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Suez and IV has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
IV in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cu IV dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

IV moves into the clinch.

Suez breaks the clinch.

IV closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Suez to the mat! Suez manages to get full guard.
Suez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
IV is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
IV postures up in Suez's guard and throws a big left but Suez blocks it.
IV working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
IV postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
IV distracts Suez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
IV distracts Suez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Suez looking for a guillotine here but IV defends easily.
Suez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
IV with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
IV postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
IV throwing strikes but missing.
IV is looking to stand up but Suez won't let him.
IV trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
IV stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
IV works over Suez with some ground and pound from guard.
IV makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
IV postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Suez has a closed guard, preventing IV from standing up.

Suez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. IV gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
IV is working Suez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
IV cracks Suez with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Suez has his foot on IV's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. IV works his way back into a safe position though.
IV working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Suez's head.
IV scoring with some ground and pound.
IV throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
IV loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
IV stands up over Suez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cu IV overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells IV's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
IV not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
IV throwing strikes from guard but Suez blocks nicely.
Rafael Suez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
IV postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Suez has momentary wrist control but IV slips an elbow through the middle.
IV is working Suez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Suez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
IV is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suez can do to turn this around?

Suez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Suez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from IV.
IV connects with a couple of short punches.
Suez trying to keep a closed guard but IV is proving a slippery customer.
Suez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from IV.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
IV looking to pass the guard.
IV throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Suez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Suez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. IV is aware though and is defending well.
IV showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
IV wants to control from the top but Suez keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
IV postures up and lands a big shot to Suez's brow.
Cu IV is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
IV postures up and lands a big shot to Suez's brow.
IV makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
IV works over Suez with some ground and pound from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cu IV showed his dominance in that final round.
Well IV has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cu IV!
Cu IV seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.