PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perseen Suti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gabriel
vs
Suti

178 cm
34
179 lbs
31 - 15 - 2

171 cm
27
157 lbs
13 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

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 31 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gideon Gabriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Perseen Suti!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Suti gets tackled into the cage by Gabriel. Gabriel maintains the clinch.
Gabriel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Suti after a bit of a struggle.
Suti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gabriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gabriel has a couple of punches blocked by Suti.
Gabriel misses with the head strike.
Suti looking for a takedown.
Gabriel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Suti wants to take the fight to the mat but Gabriel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Suti gets underhooks to prevent Gabriel's takedown attempt.
Gabriel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gabriel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Suti lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gabriel prevents the takedown attempt.
Gideon Gabriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perseen Suti.
Suti has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gabriel after a bit of a struggle.
Suti tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gabriel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Suti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gabriel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gabriel is leaning against Suti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Suti looks winded!
Gabriel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Suti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gabriel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gabriel lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gabriel stops a takedown attempt from Suti.
Gabriel pushes Suti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gabriel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gabriel lands a left hand.

Suti wants the takedown. Gabriel is fighting it off but Suti persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gabriel's guard against the cage.

Gabriel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gabriel controls Suti momentarily but Suti frees himself.

Gabriel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gabriel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suti is one step ahead there.
Suti postures up in Gabriel's guard and throws a big left but Gabriel blocks it.

Gabriel has his foot on Suti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suti works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suti trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gabriel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Suti's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suti trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gabriel wants to sweep but no luck.
Gabriel trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Suti trying to control but Gabriel is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gabriel misses with a combination
and Gabriel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Suti misses.
Gabriel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gabriel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Suti.
Gabriel avoids the body shot from Suti.
A jab from Suti does it's job there.

Suti gets caught flat footed, as Gabriel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Suti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Suti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suti wants to stand but Gabriel is controlling the position.
Suti wants to sweep but no luck.
Suti is controlling Gabriel's posture.
Gabriel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gabriel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Our spies down at at Bruize Brothers inform us that Suti has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gabriel is working Suti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gabriel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gabriel throws a big right hand that misses.
Suti seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gabriel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gabriel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Suti throws a hook to the side of Gabriel's head but Gabriel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gideon Gabriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gabriel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Suti.
A combination from Gabriel does no damage.
Suti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gabriel slips under a jab.
Suti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gabriel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice leg kick lands there from Gabriel.
Suti throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gabriel.
Gabriel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gabriel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gabriel tries to land a front kick but Suti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gabriel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gabriel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suti misses with a series of wild punches.

Gabriel has closed the distance and engaged Suti in a clinch.
Gabriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Suti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suti tries to circle away but Gabriel has him pinned against the cage.
Gabriel keeps control of Suti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Gabriel has Suti pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gabriel pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Suti tumbling to the mat - Gabriel dives into Suti's guard.
Suti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gabriel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gabriel throws a big elbow that misses.
Suti keeping moving, preventing Gabriel from controlling successfully.
Gabriel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suti can do to turn this around?
Suti pulls Gabriel in close to his closed guard and prevents Gabriel from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suti working a defensive guard here.
Gabriel throws an elbow that misses. Suti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gabriel's guard. Nice move by Suti!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suti is looking to work some ground and pound but Gabriel has wrist control.
Gabriel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Suti is now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Suti seems content to control.
Gabriel tries to get to full guard but Suti has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Suti trying to mount his opponent but Gabriel defends it.
Suti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Suti controlling the action here.
Suti wants to control but Gabriel is keeping him busy.
Suti not landing any meaningful shots this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gabriel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gabriel but Gabriel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gabriel shoots in and drives through. Suti sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Gabriel.
Gabriel tries to land a front kick but Suti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Perseen Suti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suti shoots in for a takedown but Gabriel shows good takedown defense.

Gabriel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gabriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suti's elbow.
I was talking to Gabriel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gabriel misses with a punch to the body.
Gabriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gabriel misses with a punch to the body.
Suti takes a knee right on the jaw!
Suti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gabriel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gideon Gabriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perseen Suti.
Suti misses with a punch to the body.
Gabriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Suti.
Suti is trying to break the clinch but Gabriel has him pressed against the cage.
Gabriel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gideon Gabriel dominated that second round.
That's time! Gabriel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Suti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gabriel takes a swing at Suti's ribcage but misses.
Gabriel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suti pinned against the cage. Suti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Suti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suti throws a right hand that misses
and Gabriel counters with a nice uppercut.
Gabriel keeps the fight on the outside.
Gabriel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gabriel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Suti's waist but Suti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gabriel off to one side.

Gabriel gets a takedown into half guard.
Suti wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suti wants to improve his position but Gabriel is controlling well.
Gabriel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel thows a huge punch but Suti dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Suti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gabriel preventing the sweep.
Suti wants to stand but Gabriel is controlling the position.
Gabriel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gabriel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suti keeping full guard, as Gabriel tries to pass.
Gabriel won't allow Suti to sweep him here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gabriel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gideon Gabriel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suti has time to react.
Suti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gabriel moves away.
Suti connects with a body shot that sends Gabriel's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Gabriel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Gabriel.

Gabriel shoots in and gets a takedown into Suti's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Suti holds on and takes a little breather.
Suti being controlled here, momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Suti is on top in guard.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gabriel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Suti has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel regains half guard.
Gabriel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Suti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Suti's back!
Gabriel tries to keep control of the position but Suti is staying busy.
Gideon Gabriel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Good control from Gabriel.
Suti breaks Gabriel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Perseen Suti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suti postures up in Gabriel's guard and throws a big left but Gabriel blocks it.
Gabriel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suti is working Gabriel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gabriel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gabriel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Suti connects with a couple of short punches.
Suti throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gabriel is on top in guard.

Gabriel sitting in guard, not really doing much.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gideon Gabriel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gabriel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gideon Gabriel!
Gideon Gabriel managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GREEN!160, into his post fight interview.