PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Winter Scarletwound (ranked 1257 p4p, 1355 weight class) and Maman Suraman (ranked 169 p4p, 185 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Scarletwound
vs
Suraman

183 cm
23
179
6 - 3 - 0

172 cm
24
180
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

KOMBAT KLOTHING
Wrestler Wayfare

Sakura Style
Wrestler Wayfare

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Winter Scarletwound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maman Suraman!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarletwound misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarletwound throws out a leg kick but Suraman moves out of range and Scarletwound only half commits.
Scarletwound jabs Suraman right on the nose. Suraman blinks but takes it well.

It looks like Maman Suraman has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suraman is defended easily by Scarletwound.
Suraman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scarletwound sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Scarletwound was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Suraman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Scarletwound's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Suraman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Scarletwound is defending against the submission attempts here by Suraman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scarletwound keeping control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suraman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scarletwound keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scarletwound holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Suraman slips a nice elbow through Scarletwound's hands, connecting with Scarletwound's forehead.
Scarletwound keeping hold of Suraman's head, controlling as best he can.
Suraman throwing shots but Scarletwound is blocking nicely.
Scarletwound is staying active underneath Suraman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Scarletwound wants to get back to full guard.
Scarletwound is doing well to control the position and prevent Suraman from advancing to side control.
Suraman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Scarletwound is not content to let Suraman control the position.

Suraman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scarletwound is just riding it out for now. Suraman eventually gives up the hold.
Scarletwound trying to hold on to Suraman's head to control him but Suraman postures up.
Scarletwound on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Scarletwound tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suraman trying to control the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scarletwound goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick from Scarletwound is predictable there

and Suraman counters with a shoot takedown. Scarletwound fights it but they end up in guard.
Suraman looking to sit in guard and control but Scarletwound gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Suraman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Suraman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scarletwound can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scarletwound chips away with some ground and pound.
Suraman working a defensive guard here.
Scarletwound will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scarletwound trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarletwound lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Scarletwound chips away with some ground and pound.
Suraman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suraman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scarletwound manages to get himself to full guard.

This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarletwound wants to stand up but Suraman is controlling him.
Scarletwound keeping moving, preventing Suraman from controlling successfully.
Suraman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scarletwound keeping moving, preventing Suraman from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suraman prevents Scarletwound from getting back to his feet.
Suraman stopping the sweep attempt from Scarletwound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Winter Scarletwound will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maman Suraman's cut.
That's time! Scarletwound's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Suraman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Suraman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Suraman rushes Scarletwound and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scarletwound lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Scarletwound pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scarletwound stuffs the takedown.
Good exchange - Scarletwound coming out on top.
Suraman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Scarletwound misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Scarletwound finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Scarletwound throws a jab when Suraman was well out of range.
Scarletwound looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suraman is defended easily by Scarletwound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarletwound throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Scarletwound fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suraman is out of range.
Maman Suraman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suraman has his takedown stuffed
and Scarletwound counters with a nice uppercut.
Winter Scarletwound has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maman Suraman.
Suraman has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Scarletwound wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Scarletwound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Suraman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Suraman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That kick from Scarletwound tenderised Suraman's leg. Suraman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Suraman moves away from the strike by Scarletwound.
Suraman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Suraman shoots in but no luck this time.
Scarletwound scores with a push kick.
Suraman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suraman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Suraman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scarletwound sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suraman somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suraman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scarletwound throws a leg kick

and Suraman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Scarletwound looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suraman is one step ahead there.
Suraman stops Scarletwound from standing up.
Suraman won't allow Scarletwound to sweep him here.
Scarletwound is working hard here to advance position.
Suraman passes Scarletwound's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Scarletwound wants to get back to his feet.

Suraman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Scarletwound regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Suraman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suraman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scarletwound is keeping the position for now.
Scarletwound pulls Suraman in close to prevent any damage.
Suraman trying to control but Scarletwound is working from the bottom.
Suraman wants to pass the guard but Scarletwound is keeping the position.
Suraman postures up in Scarletwound's guard and throws a big left but Scarletwound blocks it.
Scarletwound keeping full guard, as Suraman tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winter Scarletwound dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maman Suraman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Scarletwound misses with a hook

and Suraman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Scarletwound knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suraman on the ground.
Scarletwound is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Suraman wants to control from the top but Scarletwound keeps moving.
Suraman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scarletwound swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suraman landing some decent shots from guard.
Scarletwound pulls Suraman in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarletwound is looking to sweep but instead, Suraman has passed into half guard.

Suraman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Scarletwound manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Suraman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Suraman passes into half guard.
Suraman trying to control the action but Scarletwound is working from the bottom.
Maman Suraman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Suraman is taking a breather. Scarletwound says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarletwound keeping control of the position.
Scarletwound avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Suraman.
Still in half guard, Suraman seems content to control.
Scarletwound is looking for a sweep. Suraman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suraman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Suraman trying to control the action but Scarletwound is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scarletwound misses with a hook. Suraman ducked under it nicely.
And Suraman tries to counter it with a takedown but Scarletwound pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Scarletwound missing with a left hand there. Suraman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scarletwound is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarletwound dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suraman. That did some damage!
Scarletwound looks to throw the jab but Suraman is out of range.
Suraman tries for a takedown but Scarletwound circles away easily
and Scarletwound counters with a good, hard body kick but Suraman shrugs it off.

Suraman moves into range and clinches up with Scarletwound.
Suraman tries to score a body lock takedown but Scarletwound shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Scarletwound lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scarletwound effectively controlling the action here.

Scarletwound's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Scarletwound.
Scarletwound throws out a leg kick but Suraman moves out of range and Scarletwound only half commits.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Scarletwound.
Scarletwound lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Scarletwound displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suraman.
Winter Scarletwound has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maman Suraman.
Suraman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Suraman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Scarletwound's half guard.
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!
Suraman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Scarletwound to regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scarletwound is pulling down on Suraman's head to control his posture.
Maman Suraman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winter Scarletwound is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scarletwound keeping moving, preventing Suraman from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Winter Scarletwound.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scarletwound, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winter Scarletwound!