PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Zagorno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Susi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica - Hero of the Day. Keni Susi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zagorno
vs
Susi

165 cm
35
140 lbs
23 - 16 - 1

175 cm
41
158 lbs
35 - 36 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Zagorno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zagorno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Susi.
Susi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zagorno swivels and escapes.
Zagorno thuds a left hand into Susi's body.
Susi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zagorno sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Susi moves away from the strike by Zagorno.
Susi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Susi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gabriel Zagorno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Zagorno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A swing and a miss from Zagorno.
Susi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zagorno is fending him off so far but Susi persists. Nope, Zagorno circles away and we're back to standing.
Susi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zagorno counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zagorno cracks Susi with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zagorno throws a jab when Susi was well out of range.
Susi shoots in for a double leg but Zagorno sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Susi dives in for a single leg takedown but Zagorno sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zagorno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Susi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zagorno tries to roll over but Susi keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi wants to take a breather but Zagorno is having none of it.
Zagorno is looking to get back to full guard here but Susi has managed to pass to side control instead.
Zagorno manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Susi prevents Zagorno from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zagorno manages to get to full guard.
Susi looking to sit in guard and control but Zagorno gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Susi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zagorno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Susi is tightening it up a little... Zagorno has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Zagorno reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Zagorno taps out! Nice BJJ there by Susi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Keni Susi!
A relieved looking Keni Susi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.