PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zorba The Greek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Susi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica - Hero of the Day kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Keni Susi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

The Greek
vs
Susi

183 cm
43
178 lbs
34 - 36 - 0

175 cm
44
158 lbs
37 - 37 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Sun-Tzu
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zorba The Greek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keni Susi!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Greek slips a straight right by Susi.
The Greek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Susi.
Susi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Greek swivels and escapes.
Susi shoots in looking for a takedown. The Greek tries to sprawl out of it but Susi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Greek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zorba The Greek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.

The Greek gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Susi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The Greek wants to get back to his feet but Susi passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The Greek is trying to stand up here but Susi is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Greek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Susi is looking to take a break and control but The Greek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Greek is pressing down on Susi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

The Greek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Susi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Susi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Greek wants to sweep here but Susi controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Greek wants to improve his position but instead Susi has moved into half guard.
The Greek is trying to stand.

Susi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Greek sees it coming and defends easily.

Susi is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi wants to take a breather but The Greek is having none of it.
The Greek trying to hold on to Susi's head to control him but Susi postures up.
The Greek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The Greek has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Susi escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Susi!

Susi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Greek, who protects the arm well.

Susi tries for a kimura but The Greek is defending well.
The Greek is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Susi asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Greek tries to buck Susi off but Susi is having none of it.

Susi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The Greek gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Susi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Susi working for a guillotine from mount but The Greek is in no mood to give up.
The Greek working to try and regain half guard.
The Greek looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Susi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but The Greek manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Greek is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on The Greek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Susi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Greek is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The Greek tries to bench press Susi off him but Susi keeps the position.

Susi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Susi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for The Greek!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Greek sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The Greek wants to improve his position but Susi is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Greek keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Keni Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susi with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Greek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Keni Susi has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Susi or perhaps it was just good defense by The Greek, which made it look bad.
Zorba The Greek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Nice takedown defense from The Greek. No joy for Susi on that attempt.
The Greek is looking to counter punch.
Susi shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like The Greek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt
and The Greek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Greek leaves Susi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like The Greek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Susi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Greek sprawls well. The Greek wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Susi gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi misses with a takedown
and The Greek counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Susi has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zorba The Greek!
An out of breath and clearly excited Zorba The Greek thanked My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).