PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lonnie Thug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thug comes into the arena with Breathe - The Prodigy blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Thug
vs
Suzuki

183 cm
23
192 lbs
12 - 3 - 1

186 cm
25
194 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lonnie Thug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thiago Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuki has a takedown stuffed.
Suzuki tries a head kick but it misses.
Thug tries to move into range but Suzuki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thug looks for a takedown but Suzuki sprawls well.
Suzuki feints and then cracks Thug's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thug down.
Thug takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Suzuki looks for a takedown but Thug sprawls well.
Thug misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thug misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lonnie Thug. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thug fails with the takedown
and Suzuki counters with a leg kick.
Thug shoots for a takedown but Suzuki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Suzuki connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Suzuki misses.
Thug fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thiago Suzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thug fails with a takedown attempt.
Thug shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thug has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suzuki.
Suzuki is looking to slow Thug down with leg kicks.
A big left from Suzuki misses.
Suzuki scores with the left hand. Thug knows he should have avoided that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Suzuki as he connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Suzuki - just one landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suzuki, right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki throws a shot from downtown. Thug moves away and avoids it.
Thug misses with a takedown attempt
and Suzuki counters with a nice body shot.
Suzuki just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Suzuki there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suzuki lands a head kick!
Suzuki lands with a nice combination. Thug backs away looking to recover.
Thug has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suzuki.
Suzuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Suzuki misses
and Thug counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thug uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suzuki.
Some bone on bone action there as Thug checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thug shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suzuki as he jumps to the side.
Suzuki misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Suzuki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thug sprawls well initially but Suzuki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thug trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thug manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Suzuki throwing strikes from guard but Thug blocks nicely.
Thug is trying to keep Suzuki in close.
Thug wants to sweep but no luck.

Suzuki drops back looking for a leg! Thug is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thug manages to kick Suzuki off! Suzuki jumps back into Thug's guard.
Thug is trying to keep Suzuki in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thug keeping full guard, as Suzuki tries to pass.
Suzuki stands up over Thug, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thug tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thug manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suzuki manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suzuki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suzuki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thug sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Suzuki's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thug throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suzuki wants to control but Thug is keeping busy.
Suzuki is trying to get back to full guard.

Suzuki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Suzuki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Suzuki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thug did well to prevent Suzuki getting side control.
Suzuki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thug gets back to full guard.
Suzuki preventing the sweep.
Suzuki stands up over Thug, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thug is on top in guard.
Suzuki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thug is in all sorts of trouble here.

Suzuki wants to finish this one by submission but Thug is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Suzuki.
Thug tries to lock up and control but Suzuki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki raining down hammerfists from mount.
Suzuki prevents Thug from getting the reversal.
Suzuki with good strikes from the mount here!

Suzuki is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Thug can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Thug is trying desperately to improve position.
Thiago Suzuki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thug regains half guard.
Suzuki wants to take a breather but Thug is having none of it.

Thug looking for submissions off his back.
Suzuki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thug defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thug is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thug is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Suzuki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Suzuki's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Thug looking for the RNC.
Suzuki turns into Thug and is now in his guard.
Suzuki wants to control from the top but Thug keeps moving.

Thug escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Suzuki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Suzuki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Suzuki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Suzuki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thug looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Suzuki wants to control from the top but Thug keeps moving.
Suzuki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thug's head.

Thug is looking for a triangle but Suzuki pushes his legs off easily.

Thug has his foot on Suzuki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suzuki works his way back into a safe position though.
Suzuki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Suzuki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suzuki lands a couple of digs.
Suzuki throwing strikes from guard but Thug blocks nicely.
Suzuki postures up and lands a big shot to Thug's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki stands and throws Thug's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Suzuki in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Suzuki scores with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Suzuki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thug is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thug tries to bench press Suzuki off him but Suzuki keeps the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thug manages to get back to half guard.
Thug is trying to control but can't.
Suzuki working over Thug with some ground and pound. Thug looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Suzuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Thug is trying hard to land a takedown here. Suzuki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thug shoots in for a double leg but Suzuki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Suzuki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thug fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lonnie Thug. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suzuki misses with a series of wild punches.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Thug. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Thug rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suzuki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Suzuki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suzuki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Suzuki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suzuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Thug drives through with a takedown into guard.

Thug drops back looking for a leg! Suzuki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suzuki manages to kick Thug off! Thug jumps back into Suzuki's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Suzuki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Suzuki working for a triangle but Thug defends it easily.

Suzuki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Suzuki keeping moving, preventing Thug from controlling successfully.

Suzuki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thug gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thug tries to free his leg and advance position but Suzuki is retaining full guard.
Lonnie Thug has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thug with a flurry of punches that miss.

Thug thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thug is pushing down on Suzuki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Suzuki is fighting to maintain full guard but Thug has managed to sneak the leg through.

Thug wants to work for an arm triangle but Suzuki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Suzuki gets back to full guard.
Suzuki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thug.
Thug stopping the sweep attempt from Suzuki.

Suzuki looking for a guillotine here but Thug defends easily.
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!
Suzuki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thug working some strikes from top position.
Suzuki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Suzuki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Thug preventing the sweep.
Thug postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Suzuki is controlling Thug's posture.

Suzuki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Suzuki keeping full guard, as Thug tries to pass.
Thug preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thug forces his way into half guard.
Suzuki tries to get to full guard but Thug has control of the leg.

Thug looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Suzuki wants to improve his position but Thug is controlling well.
Suzuki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suzuki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Suzuki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thug uses it to pass to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thiago Suzuki.
Well Suzuki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Suzuki!