PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sutarjo Sukarman (ranked 24168 p4p, 4413 weight class) and Alex Hadley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sutarjo Sukarman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sukarman
vs
Hadley

185 cm
22
176
3 - 9 - 0

185 cm
25
179
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sutarjo Sukarman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Hadley!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hadley throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sukarman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hadley is in Sukarman's guard.
Hadley is stalling in the full guard.
Sukarman striking off his back but it's not causing Hadley any problems.
Sukarman keeping full guard, as Hadley tries to pass.
Sukarman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sukarman tries to get out of the position.
Hadley is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Hadley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sukarman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadley controlling from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sukarman sprawls well. Sukarman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hadley gets slowly back to his feet.

Sukarman moves into the clinch successfully.

Hadley gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hadley slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukarman wants to control but Hadley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sukarman is trying to control but Hadley passes into side control!
Sukarman is looking to reverse the position.
Hadley has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sukarman!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hadley landing strikes from the mount.
Hadley controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sukarman is looking to escape.
Sukarman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sukarman's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Sukarman is squirming around, avoiding Hadley's attempts to control the action.
Sukarman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hadley controlling his opponent.

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.
Sukarman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hadley controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sukarman is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hadley controlling his opponent.
Sukarman can't escape the position.
Hadley putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Hadley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hadley dives in and scores a takedown into Sukarman's guard.

Sukarman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hadley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hadley is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Sukarman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hadley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The adventures of Hadley the control monster continue. Boring.

Hadley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sukarman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hadley has managed to get both his arms back between Sukarman's legs - danger averted.
Hadley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Hadley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sukarman!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadley is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sukarman will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hadley lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hadley moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hadley is looking to take a break and control but Sukarman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hadley just content to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukarman wants to get back to his feet but Hadley drags him back down.
Hadley happy to just control the position for now.
Hadley trying to control the action but Sukarman is working from the bottom.
Hadley controls the position.
Sukarman is pushing Hadley's head away, looking to escape. Hadley manages to hold on to the position though.

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.
Hadley is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sukarman will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Hadley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hadley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Hadley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sukarman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hadley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sukarman somewhat.

Sukarman darts in and clinches Hadley up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sukarman stops a takedown attempt from Hadley.
Stalling in the clinch from Sukarman.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hadley pulls guard effortlessly.
Sukarman wants to get up but he can't break Hadley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hadley looking to control.
Hadley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sukarman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hadley trying to keep a closed guard but Sukarman is proving a slippery customer.
Hadley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukarman tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hadley manages to move to mount!
Sukarman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sukarman is squirming around, avoiding Hadley's attempts to control the action.
Hadley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sukarman is working to get back to half guard.
Hadley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sukarman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadley controlling the action here.
Hadley tries to pass to full mount but Sukarman defends it.
Hadley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sukarman wants to get back to his feet.
Hadley controlling the pace.
Sukarman is in trouble now - Hadley has advanced to mount!
Hadley with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadley controlling his opponent.
Alex Hadley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sutarjo Sukarman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Hadley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Hadley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hadley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Hadley!
Sutarjo Sukarman spoke after the fight, saying 'Next i'll win'.