PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Mayhem (ranked 4418 p4p, 206 weight class) and Kassim Suluhu (ranked 24593 p4p, 431 weight class). Mayhem comes to the cage accompanied by Carch me motherfucker. 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.

Mayhem
vs
Suluhu

170 cm
19
140 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

165 cm
21
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Mayhem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kassim Suluhu!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crunch! Suluhu slams his shin into Mayhem's torso.
Suluhu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mayhem catches Suluhu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Suluhu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mayhem is out of range.
Mayhem throwing a counter right hand but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
Mayhem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mayhem takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mayhem connects with a right hand. Suluhu shakes it off.
Mayhem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suluhu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayhem is just out of range.

Suluhu gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Suluhu decides to stand back up. Suluhu steps back and let's Mayhem get back to his feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mayhem enables Suluhu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mayhem manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Suluhu stands up from Mayhem's guard - Suluhu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Suluhu takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Suluhu with that takedown attempt.

Suluhu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Suluhu stands up and beckons Mayhem to join him on the feet.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayhem is just out of range.
Mayhem lands a slapping body shot.
Suluhu misses with a hook to the body
and Mayhem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suluhu throws a leg kick
and Suluhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayhem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mayhem misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem connects with a body shot.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Mayhem bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suluhu's head backwards.
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!

Suluhu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mayhem's guard.
Mayhem definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Suluhu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mayhem tests Suluhu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mayhem lands with a cross.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Mayhem slaps the foot to one side.
Mayhem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayhem throws out a loose jab but Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayhem throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Suluhu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dan Mayhem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Suluhu gets a takedown into half guard.
Mayhem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suluhu on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Suluhu decides to stand and escape the position.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Suluhu.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Mayhem saw that one coming.
Mayhem lands an overhand right.
Suluhu ducks under a wild hook from Mayhem.
Mayhem avoids a kick to the body.
Mayhem uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Mayhem misses.
Suluhu slips a jab from Mayhem.
Suluhu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Suluhu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Suluhu stands up and waves to Mayhem to follow him.
Mayhem scores with a jab. Suluhu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayhem connects with a body shot.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Mayhem was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Suluhu.
Mayhem fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suluhu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mayhem looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayhem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suluhu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Mayhem dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mayhem looks to land a left hand but Suluhu moved out of range nicely.
Mayhem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Suluhu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Suluhu decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Suluhu misses with a looping left.
Suluhu throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mayhem counter with a right hand.
A cross from Mayhem lands.
Suluhu misses with a takedown attempt
and Mayhem counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Suluhu throws a lazy body kick
and Mayhem counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayhem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suluhu feints the counter takedown.

Suluhu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mayhem to the ground. Suluhu is now in Mayhem's guard.
Mayhem is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Suluhu dives into side control.

Suluhu stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem misses the shot to the body.

Suluhu drives through with a takedown into Mayhem's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Mayhem is working an open guard so Suluhu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mayhem misses with a straight right.

Suluhu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mayhem scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Suluhu manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhem keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Suluhu is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Suluhu fails with the takedown
and Mayhem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suluhu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mayhem sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suluhu somewhat.
Dan Mayhem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.
Mayhem throws a good cross that connects.
Mayhem lands with a cross.
Mayhem jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dan Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Suluhu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Suluhu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Suluhu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mayhem was covering up waiting for the punch and Suluhu finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Suluhu stands and steps away. Mayhem gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mayhem throws a jab but it's blocked by Suluhu.
Suluhu dodges the punch combination from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses the shot to the body.
Suluhu feints the counter takedown.
Suluhu slips under a jab from Mayhem.
A shot to the liver by Mayhem. Beautiful body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Suluhu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Suluhu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Suluhu decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Suluhu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Suluhu lands in his opponent's guard.

Suluhu stands up from Mayhem's guard - Suluhu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Suluhu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Mayhem dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Mayhem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suluhu.
Mayhem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suluhu.
Suluhu feints the counter takedown.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Mayhem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
Mayhem cracks Suluhu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Mayhem throws a big shot that misses.
Suluhu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mayhem bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mayhem lands a nice hook to Suluhu's body. Suluhu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mayhem lands a nice shot that snaps Suluhu's head back.
Dan Mayhem is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses
and Mayhem counters with a nice uppercut.

Suluhu shoots in and bounces Mayhem off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mayhem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suluhu can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Suluhu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suluhu lands a nice hook to Mayhem's body. Mayhem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mayhem thuds his right hand into Suluhu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Mayhem gets caught flat footed, as Suluhu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Suluhu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mayhem checks a leg kick nicely.
Mayhem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mayhem uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suluhu has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Mayhem. Beautiful body shot.
Suluhu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mayhem rather than just go for the knockout.
Mayhem throws out a loose jab but Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayhem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayhem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Suluhu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Suluhu's corner calls for a 1-2. Suluhu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Suluhu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Suluhu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Suluhu showed some decent athleticism there.

Suluhu decides to return to a standing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem connects with a crisp jab.

Suluhu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mayhem was covering up waiting for the punch and Suluhu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mayhem wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Suluhu manages to pass to side control.

Suluhu postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mayhem to stand up.
Mayhem misses the jab.
Suluhu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mayhem swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Mayhem. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mayhem.
Dan Mayhem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mayhem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suluhu.
Dan Mayhem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.
Mayhem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suluhu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mayhem blocks it well.
Suluhu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mayhem throws a body punch but Suluhu moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayhem looks to land a left hand but Suluhu moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Suluhu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Suluhu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mayhem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suluhu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Suluhu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Suluhu stands up out of the half guard.
Mayhem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suluhu moves away.
Suluhu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mayhem seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suluhu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mayhem throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Mayhem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mayhem, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Mayhem!
After winning the bout, Dan Mayhem thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.