PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Suex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiba Hyuga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior Suex has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Suex
vs
Hyuga

191 cm
18
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior Suex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiba Hyuga!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suex wants to clinch but Hyuga slips to the side

and Hyuga counters with a shoot takedown. Suex fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hyuga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suex is keeping the position for now.
Suex has momentary wrist control but Hyuga slips an elbow through the middle.
Hyuga working some strikes from top position.
Suex has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hyuga has passed into side control.
Hyuga lands a nice forearm strike.
Suex tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suex is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hyuga connects with a decent elbow.
Suex is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hyuga's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hyuga landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hyuga connects with a nice short shot to Suex's temple.
Suex is looking for a sweep. Hyuga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Hyuga is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyuga is pressing down on Suex's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suex is holding on for now.
Suex is trying to maintain the position but Hyuga is very close to passing his half guard.
Hyuga prevents Suex from improving his position.

Suex actively working from the bottom here.
Hyuga trying to control the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hyuga connects with a nice short shot to Suex's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga prevents Suex from improving his position.
Hyuga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hyuga scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hyuga is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Suex on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Suex flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyuga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kiba Hyuga.
Suex fails with a takedown attempt.
Hyuga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suex was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyuga.
Suex shoots and misses
and Suex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Junior Suex has been cut.
Suex tries to close the distance and clinch but Hyuga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suex gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hyuga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Suex. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hyuga is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Suex's half guard.
Hyuga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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!
Hyuga prevents Suex from improving his position.
Hyuga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
It looks like Hyuga might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hyuga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kiba Hyuga wasn't active enough on the ground.
Suex with a poor takedown
and Hyuga counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiba Hyuga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Suex's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hyuga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suex.
Hyuga throws a jab when Suex was well out of range.
Suex bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suex walks into a left hand.
Hyuga lands with a right hand.
Hyuga connects with a right hand. Suex shakes it off.
Hyuga throws a looping overhand right but Suex ducks down to avoid it.
Suex misses with a wild body shot.

Hyuga scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Suex is being controlled here.
Kiba Hyuga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hyuga creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suex taking a bit of punishment here - Hyuga scoring with strikes.
Hyuga lands a decent elbow from side control.
Suex is trying to improve his position.
Hyuga working the head and body with strikes.
Suex is looking to regain half guard here but Hyuga keeps moving and retains side control.
Hyuga working the head with strikes.
Suex manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hyuga stalling.
Suex has hold of Hyuga's hands but Hyuga slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Hyuga there.
Hyuga is taking a breather. Suex 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Hyuga.
Hyuga is nestled in close to Suex, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hyuga is nestled in close to Suex, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hyuga working over Suex with some ground and pound. Suex looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hyuga sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hyuga works his way into side control.
Suex is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Suex is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Suex throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Hyuga in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hyuga working the ground and pound.
Hyuga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hyuga lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Suex down.
Hyuga scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hyuga scores with punches from side control.
Suex is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hyuga is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyuga is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Suex can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga prevents Suex from getting the reversal.
Hyuga lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Suex tries to reverse the position but Hyuga maintains control.
Hyuga lands a heavy elbow.
Suex is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hyuga lands a nice shot to the head.
Hyuga content just to control the position here.
Hyuga working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Suex is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hyuga with the ground and pound from mount.
Hyuga controlling the position easily from mount.
Hyuga working Suex over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiba Hyuga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Junior Suex's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hyuga connects with a looping right hand.
Hyuga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Hyuga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Suex is trying to defend but Hyuga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Suex is pressing down on Hyuga's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Suex working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hyuga has passed into half guard!
Hyuga landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hyuga stops Suex from getting back to his feet.
Hyuga working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyuga with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Hyuga 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kiba Hyuga.
Suex tries to clinch but Hyuga moves out of range.
Hyuga lands with an overhand left.
Suex takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga takes a swing at Suex's ribcage but misses.
Suex throws a low kick, looking for Hyuga's leg but Hyuga calmly moves out of range.
Kiba Hyuga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyuga jabs at Suex's body.
Hyuga lands an overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from Hyuga. Those never looked like landing.
Hyuga thuds a left hand into Suex's body.
Suex is looking to clinch but Hyuga is avoiding it.
Suex tries to clinch
and Hyuga counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suex misses with a low kick.

Hyuga gets a double leg takedown into Suex's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hyuga's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hyuga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suex has momentary wrist control but Hyuga slips an elbow through the middle.
Hyuga sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Suex looking for a guillotine here but Hyuga defends easily.

Suex has his foot on Hyuga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hyuga works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Kiba Hyuga has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Hyuga shoots in and bounces Suex off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hyuga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hyuga is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Junior Suex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hyuga showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kiba Hyuga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hyuga has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiba Hyuga!
Kiba Hyuga gave a mention to BioPharm Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).