PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wedge Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perseen Suti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Xiii
vs
Suti

170 cm
32
158 lbs
24 - 16 - 2

171 cm
28
157 lbs
17 - 11 - 2

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Museum of Monsters & Madmen
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Wedge Xiii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Perseen Suti!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suti as he avoids it easily.
A cross from Suti lands.

Xiii shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Suti napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Xiii creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Suti sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Xiii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suti keeps working.
Suti wants to get back to his feet.
Xiii throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Xiii working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Suti manages to work his way to half guard, despite Xiii's best efforts.
Xiii is looking to pass Suti's guard but actually Suti recovers to full guard.
Xiii throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Suti looking for a guillotine here but Xiii defends easily.
Suti wants to sweep but no luck.
Xiii trying to control but Suti is working from the bottom.
Xiii slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Xiii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Xiii postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Suti controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Xiii throwing strikes but missing.
Xiii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xiii throwing strikes but missing.
Xiii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xiii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Xiii is fighting to break Suti's control of his arms but Suti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Suti throws an overhand right that lands on Xiii's shoulder, as Xiii tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Suti does no damage.
Xiii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xiii misses with a straight left.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suti trying to control here.
Xiii wants to control but Suti is keeping him busy.
Xiii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Suti is doing well to control the position and prevent Xiii from advancing to side control.
Xiii is thwarting Suti's attempts to control the position.
Suti tries to roll over but Xiii keeps him under control.
Xiii not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Suti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Xiii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Xiii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Suti looking for a sweep. Not yet Suti, not yet.
Xiii scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Suti seems keen to control Xiii's posture.
Suti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Xiii working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Suti's head.
Suti has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bruize Brothers. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suti managing to control the position.
Xiii won't allow Suti to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wedge Xiii dominated that 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.

Suti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xiii throws a big counter combination but Suti scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Xiii slips under a jab from Suti.
Suti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xiii tries to clinch there but Suti circles away.
Suti misses the shot to the body.
Suti throws a jab when Xiii was well out of range.
Suti throws the left hand but Xiii avoids the punch easily.
Suti digs a good hook to Xiii's body.
Suti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiii was well out of range. Poor timing from Suti.
An inside leg kick from Xiii misses.
Xiii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Suti tries to avoid it but Xiii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Suti to the ground. Suti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xiii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Suti to score with a decent uppercut.
Xiii throws a hook but Suti blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suti swings for the body but Xiii moves out of range.
Suti misses with a combination
and Xiii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiii fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Xiii shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Xiii was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wedge Xiii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suti can't do much from the bottom here.
Suti sneaks back into half guard.
Suti trying to control but Xiii postures up.
Xiii throwing shots but Suti is blocking nicely.
Xiii tries to pass the half guard into mount. Suti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Xiii is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Xiii throwing shots but Suti is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii throwing shots but Suti is blocking nicely.
Suti is doing well to control the position and prevent Xiii from advancing to side control.
Suti tries to roll over but Xiii keeps him under control.
Suti is staying active underneath Xiii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xiii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xiii trying to control the action but Suti is working from the bottom.
Suti is controlling Xiii's trapped leg to prevent Xiii from advancing to side control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii shoots in for a takedown but Suti shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suti looks to throw the jab but Xiii is out of range.
Suti lands with a good body shot.
Suti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiii shoots in looking for a takedown. Suti tries to sprawl out of it but Xiii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Suti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Xiii shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Xiii was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Suti can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xiii wants to control but Suti is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii throws an elbow but Suti slips to the side and avoids it well.
Suti is trying to control Xiii's posture but Xiii avoids it.
Xiii misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Suti can't do much from the bottom here.
Suti manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xiii flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Xiii is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Suti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Suti's back!
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 Wedge Xiii will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Xiii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Suti momentarily.
Suti throws a hook to the side of Xiii's head but Xiii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiii attempts a counter takedown but Suti avoids it well and moves away.
Wedge Xiii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suti misses the jab.
Xiii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Suti connects with a body shot that sends Xiii's belly button to the back.
Xiii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Suti avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Suti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xiii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suti.
A quick step to the side and Xiii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good shot there by Xiii.
Xiii tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Suti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suti trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xiii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suti is one step ahead there.
Xiii has his hands on Suti's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xiii trying to control the position.
Xiii looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Suti puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Xiii trying to control but Suti postures up.
Suti is pressing down on Xiii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xiii is holding on for now.
Suti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wedge Xiii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Xiii trying to control here.
Suti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xiii works his way to full guard. Good work.
Xiii is pulling down on Suti's head to control his posture.
Xiii lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Xiii content to stall in guard here.
Xiii wants to control from the top but Suti keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii wants to pass the guard but Suti is keeping the position.
Suti trying to control the position.
Xiii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Suti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Xiii scores with a leg kick.
Perseen Suti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Suti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xiii fails with the takedown.
Xiii misses with a takedown
enabling Suti to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suti shoots in for a takedown but Xiii shows good takedown defense.
Suti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Suti slaps away a takedown attempt from Xiii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xiii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suti tries for a takedown but Xiii sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Suti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiii.
Suti throws a poor cross that misses
and Xiii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xiii lands a leg kick that knocks Suti off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xiii.
Suti throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiii.

Xiii drives through and clinches with Suti against the cage.
Xiii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sutis head.
Suti lands with a light punch inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Perseen Suti.
I think Xiii has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wedge Xiii!
After the fight, Wedge Xiii was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.