PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Perseen Suti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wedge Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Suti
vs
Xiii

171 cm
27
157 lbs
16 - 11 - 1

170 cm
31
158 lbs
23 - 16 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

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 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Perseen Suti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Wedge Xiii!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suti staying out of range there.
Suti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiii.
Xiii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suti tries to clinch up but Xiii circles away and keeps his distance.
Suti sets himself, and Xiii steps forward looking for the clinch! Suti avoids it this time.
Xiii ducks under a wild hook from Suti.
A leg kick checked by Xiii.
Suti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xiii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suti misses the shot to the body.
Suti lands the left hand.
Suti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xiii sprawls well. Xiii wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Suti gets slowly back to his feet.
Suti lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiii shoots in for a takedown but Suti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Suti darts in looking for a takedown but Xiii gets double underhooks and turns Suti into the cage.
Xiii throws a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Suti. No joy for Xiii on that attempt.
Suti throws a hook but Xiii blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Suti checks a leg kick.
Suti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suti.
Xiii misses with a takedown attempt
and Suti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Perseen Suti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wedge Xiii.
Xiii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Xiii closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Suti did well to prevent Xiii getting side control.
Suti has his hands clasped together around Xiii's back. He's all about the action.
Suti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xiii.
Xiii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suti defending well though.
Xiii seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Xiii there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suti is looking to improve his position.
Suti trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii thows a huge punch but Suti dodges it nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Suti's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Suti is staying active underneath Xiii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xiii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suti defending well though.
Xiii wants to take a breather but Suti is having none of it.
Xiii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suti's head.
Xiii performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Xiii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suti scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suti.
Xiii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suti loads up on a big right hand but Xiii slips the punch.
Xiii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Suti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Suti loads up on a big right hand but Xiii slips the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Suti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xiii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Xiii looking to score a takedown here. Suti is defending well but Xiii drives through and ends up in Suti's guard.
Suti is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Xiii stopping the sweep attempt from Suti.
Xiii controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Xiii is fighting to break Suti's control of his arms but Suti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Xiii controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Suti is on top in guard.

Suti wants to control from the top but Xiii keeps moving.
Xiii working a defensive guard here.
Suti sitting in guard here, content to control.
Xiii keeping moving, preventing Suti from controlling successfully.
Xiii controls Suti momentarily but Suti frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Perseen Suti will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Xiii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xiii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xiii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Suti defends it nicely.
Suti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Xiii shoots in and drives through. Suti sprawls well.
Xiii shoots in looking for a takedown. Suti tries to sprawl out of it but Xiii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Suti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Perseen Suti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wedge Xiii.
A bone on bone clash there as Suti blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Xiii gets caught flat footed, as Suti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Suti makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Suti stopping the sweep attempt from Xiii.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suti throwing strikes from guard but Xiii blocks nicely.
Xiii wants to sweep here but Suti controlling him for the moment.
Xiii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Xiii lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Suti looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Xiii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Suti pulls Xiii in close to prevent any damage.

That's two 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.
Suti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Xiii landing some decent shots from guard.
Suti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suti is pulling down on Xiii's head. It's preventing any offense from Xiii, at least for the moment.
Suti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Suti has momentary wrist control but Xiii slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Xiii sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xiii slips a straight right by Suti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiii! But no joy.
Suti moves out of range as Xiii strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xiii.
Xiii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Suti misses its intended target.

Xiii tries to keep at a distance but Suti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Suti tries for a takedown. No joy.
Xiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Xiii.
Suti slowing the pace effectively.
Xiii's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xiii fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Suti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xiii circles away.
Xiii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Suti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suti is looking to counter punch.
Suti looks for a takedown but Xiii sprawls well.
Suti misses with a straight right.
Suti stuffs the takedown attempt from Xiii. Xiii gets slowly back to his feet.
Suti moves in looking to clinch but Xiii pushes him off.
Xiii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Xiii blocks a jab.
Xiii shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Suti sprawls well. Suti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xiii gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice combination there by Suti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Perseen Suti dominated that second round.
That's time! Suti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Suti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Xiii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Xiii rushes Suti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Xiii manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Xiii can't keep his opponent in guard - Suti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Suti trying to control from half guard but Xiii is working away.
Xiii wants to control but Suti is keeping busy.
Xiii works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suti wants to control from the top but Xiii keeps moving.
Xiii trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suti trying to control but Xiii is working from the bottom.
Xiii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suti is one step ahead there.
Xiii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Suti wants to get back to full guard.
Suti trying to control from the bottom.
Xiii is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wedge Xiii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Suti is trying is best to control the position here.
Xiii is trying to control. Suti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Xiii is thwarting Suti's attempts to control the position.
Xiii prevents Suti from improving his position.
Xiii wants to free his trapped foot but Suti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Suti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Perseen Suti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xiii misses with a looping left.
Suti throwing a counter right hand but Xiii manages to avoid it.
Xiii lands with a hook. Suti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Suti avoids it really well and circles away.
Suti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xiii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xiii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xiii throws a shot from downtown. Suti moves away and avoids it.
Suti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiii sizes up Suti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Suti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xiii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Xiii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xiii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Xiii just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiii tries to clinch up
and Suti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Xiii thinking.

Xiii shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Suti's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiii with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Suti pulls Xiii in to control the position.
Xiii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Suti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suti is pulling down on Xiii's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xiii is in close to Suti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Xiii is looking to work some ground and pound but Suti has wrist control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wedge Xiii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Suti 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!