PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perseen Suti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ekaku Jr comes into the arena with Jiu Jitsu blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ekaku Jr
vs
Suti

175 cm
29
165 lbs
22 - 7 - 0

171 cm
38
157 lbs
37 - 26 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Venom Combat Sports
Aspire Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Perseen Suti!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Suti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ekaku Jr to the mat! Ekaku Jr manages to get full guard.
Ekaku Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suti postures up in Ekaku Jr's guard and throws a big left but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
Suti landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Suti is looking to work some ground and pound but Ekaku Jr has wrist control.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Ekaku Jr seems keen to control Suti's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Suti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep here but Suti controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Suti throwing strikes from guard but Ekaku Jr blocks nicely.
Suti throws a big elbow that misses.
Suti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Ekaku Jr is pulling down on Suti's head to control his posture.
Ekaku Jr keeping moving, preventing Suti from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Suti throws a big right hand that misses.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Ekaku Jr lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Suti.
Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suti has time to react.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suti.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Suti breaks away and moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Suti, as that shot connected.
Suti throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku Jr moves out of range easily.
Suti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ekaku Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild combination.
Ekaku Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ekaku Jr is looking to counter the offense by Suti and move into the clinch.
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!
Ekaku Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suti.

Ekaku Jr clinches with his opponent.
Suti tries to score a body lock takedown but Ekaku Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Suti tries for a takedown but Ekaku Jr manages to get underhooks.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perseen Suti.
Suti looking for a takedown.
Suti wants a takedown.
Ekaku Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suti goes for a takedown attempt but Ekaku Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ekaku Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Suti seems unphased.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suti misses with the combination.
Ekaku Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suti misses with a looping left.
Ekaku Jr catches Suti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suti's head backwards.
Suti fails to land the takedown.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Suti breaks away and moves out of range.
Suti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ekaku Jr sprawls well. Ekaku Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Suti gets slowly back to his feet.
Ekaku Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr throws a jab when Suti was well out of range.
Suti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Perseen Suti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Suti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Suti showed some decent athleticism there.
Ekaku Jr moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suti throws a big right hand that misses.
Suti preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ekaku Jr has his hands on Suti's head, controlling the position.
Suti is looking to work some ground and pound but Ekaku Jr has wrist control.
Ekaku Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Suti throwing strikes but missing.
Ekaku Jr controlling Suti's posture.
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 Hakuin Ekaku Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ekaku Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suti.
Suti misses with a double jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Suti.
Ekaku Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Ekaku Jr gets a clinch.
Ekaku Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ekaku Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr is pressed up against the cage. Suti has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ekaku Jr down to the mat. Ekaku Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A good leg kick by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Suti works over Ekaku Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Suti misses with a combination
and Ekaku Jr counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ekaku Jr as he jumps to the side.
Suti shoots for a double leg takedown but Ekaku Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Suti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perseen Suti.
Ekaku Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suti paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ekaku Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Ekaku Jr misses.
Suti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ekaku Jr defends it well.
Ekaku Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Ekaku Jr counter with a right hand.
Ekaku Jr misses the jab.
Ekaku Jr backing away here, and Suti unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

Ekaku Jr has closed the distance and engaged Suti in a clinch.
Ekaku Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ekaku Jr working aggressively here.
Suti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch.
Suti is breathing heavily.

Suti has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ekaku Jr is trying to keep an underhook but Suti manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku Jr trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suti prevents Ekaku Jr from improving his position.
Suti is thwarting Ekaku Jr's attempts to control the position.
Suti thows a huge punch but Ekaku Jr dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ekaku Jr manages to get to full guard.
Ekaku Jr controlling Suti's posture.
Suti is looking to work some ground and pound but Ekaku Jr has wrist control.
Ekaku Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr pulls Suti in close to prevent any damage.
Suti is in close to Ekaku Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suti cracks Ekaku Jr with a solid left hand.
Suti wants to pass the guard but Ekaku Jr is keeping the position.
Suti stands up over Ekaku Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Suti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ekaku Jr controlling the position.
Ekaku Jr 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Suti is pushing down on Ekaku Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ekaku Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Suti has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ekaku Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Ekaku Jr gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the position but Suti postures up.
Suti chips away with some ground and pound.
Suti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Suti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku Jr is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ekaku Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ekaku Jr is on top in guard.

Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Suti keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Suti holds on and takes a little breather.
Ekaku Jr preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hakuin Ekaku Jr will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Suti shoots in but no luck this time.
Ekaku Jr moves in looking to clinch but Suti pushes him off.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Suti throws out a loose jab but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Suti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ekaku Jr.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ekaku Jr jabs at Suti's body.
Suti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloppy strikes from Ekaku Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Suti looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.

Ekaku Jr darts in and clinches Suti up against the cage.
A short right from Ekaku Jr.
Suti has Ekaku Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ekaku Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perseen Suti.
Suti is working for takedown but Ekaku Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Suti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ekaku Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ekaku Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Suti controls his hands.
Ekaku Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku Jr cracks Suti with a nice body shot.
Suti wants to take the fight to the mat but Ekaku Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekaku Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku Jr lands with a left to the head.
Ekaku Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suti can do to turn this around?
Ekaku Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suti tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ekaku Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ekaku Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ekaku Jr pushes Suti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body punch.
Suti is trying to drag Ekaku Jr to the mat but Ekaku Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ekaku Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Suti is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Suti is still on wobbly legs! Can Ekaku Jr finish him?
Ekaku Jr pushes Suti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr works on Suti's body with a couple of short punches.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Ekaku Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ekaku Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ekaku Jr lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Suti to his knees! Ekaku Jr keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr retains his lightweight title!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.