PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between XANDER GIVENS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yurgirl Suksmeof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). GIVENS comes to the cage accompanied by Im going to fuck you up . XANDER GIVENS had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The key to victory for XANDER GIVENS has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

GIVENS
vs
Suksmeof

175 cm
18
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 2

150 cm
18
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, XANDER GIVENS!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yurgirl Suksmeof!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Suksmeof closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming GIVENS to the mat! GIVENS manages to get full guard.
GIVENS looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Suksmeof wants to pass the guard but GIVENS is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now GIVENS is on top in guard.
Suksmeof is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Suksmeof kicks GIVENS off and gets to his feet.
GIVENS is looking to clinch but Suksmeof is avoiding it.

Suksmeof gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Suksmeof manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Suksmeof controlling the position.
GIVENS stopping the sweep attempt from Suksmeof.
Suksmeof looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suksmeof looking for a sweep. Not yet Suksmeof, not yet.

Suksmeof escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. GIVENS gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
GIVENS trying to control the position from guard on top but Suksmeof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Suksmeof has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes GIVENS off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Suksmeof should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

GIVENS has managed to clinch.

GIVENS has hold of one of Suksmeof's legs. Suksmeof is fighting the takedown attempt but GIVENS gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Suksmeof is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suksmeof manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
GIVENS is trying to stand up.
GIVENS in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
GIVENS is working to get back to half guard.
Suksmeof tries to control but GIVENS wriggling away.
GIVENS tries to reverse the position but Suksmeof maintains control.
Suksmeof wants to control the pace but GIVENS is squirming around nicely.
Suksmeof might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control GIVENS kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
GIVENS taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suksmeof lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suksmeof controlling the position easily from mount.
GIVENS is squirming around, avoiding Suksmeof's attempts to control the action.
Suksmeof landing shots from mount.
Suksmeof trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Suksmeof avoids the attempt from GIVENS to control.
Suksmeof landing punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suksmeof tries to control but GIVENS wriggling away.
GIVENS is bucking up trying to escape but Suksmeof cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Suksmeof unloading with bombs!
Suksmeof is landing with some decent strikes but GIVENS is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Suksmeof working the ground and pound effectively.
Suksmeof really doesn't want to stay on the ground with GIVENS. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Suksmeof has control of GIVENS's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and GIVENS regains control of the situation pretty easily.
GIVENS regains half guard.
Suksmeof wants to control but GIVENS is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yurgirl Suksmeof dominated that round.
That's time! GIVENS's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Suksmeof circles away from the clinch attempt

and Suksmeof counters with a shoot takedown. GIVENS fights it but they end up in guard.
Suksmeof postures up in GIVENS's guard and throws a big left but GIVENS blocks it.
Suksmeof wants to pass the guard but GIVENS is keeping the position.
GIVENS looking for a sweep. Not yet GIVENS, not yet.
Suksmeof must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Suksmeof is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

GIVENS pushes Suksmeof off and scrambles back to his feet.
No luck for Suksmeof with that takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by GIVENS.

GIVENS looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
GIVENS throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GIVENS showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
GIVENS passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Suksmeof has eaten all the pies!
GIVENS takes a little break here. Suksmeof wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Suksmeof tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but GIVENS wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Suksmeof pushes GIVENS away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, GIVENS gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Suksmeof is looking for a sweep.
Suksmeof is trying to control GIVENS's posture but GIVENS avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Suksmeof tries to improve position but can't.
GIVENS throwing shots but missing, from side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suksmeof misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suksmeof misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Suksmeof. No joy for GIVENS on that attempt.
Suksmeof misses with a takedown

and GIVENS counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by GIVENS.
GIVENS trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suksmeof is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GIVENS not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Suksmeof looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
GIVENS trying to control the position from guard on top but Suksmeof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suksmeof pulls GIVENS in close to prevent any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
GIVENS stuffs the takedown.
XANDER GIVENS has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yurgirl Suksmeof.
Suksmeof tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but GIVENS swivels and escapes.
GIVENS shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suksmeof pinned against the cage. Suksmeof gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Suksmeof is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
GIVENS connects with a high kick.
Suksmeof scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Suksmeof bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Suksmeof is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt GIVENS will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
GIVENS is looking to reverse the position.
GIVENS wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Suksmeof looking to punish the body of his opponent here but GIVENS is avoiding damage well.
GIVENS wants to control but Suksmeof postures up.
Suksmeof in the domination position with GIVENS hanging on.
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 XANDER GIVENS will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

GIVENS with a poor takedown

and Suksmeof counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Suksmeof throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). XANDER GIVENS!