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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Rold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Susi comes to the ring accompanied by Metallica - Hero of the Day. Keni Susi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
41 - 43 - 0 |
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168 cm
35
155 lbs
18 - 19 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
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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
41 - 43 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keni Susi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enrique Rold!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Susi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Susi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rold's half guard.
Susi wants to work for an arm triangle but Rold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rold trying to control here.
Rold looking for submissions off his back.
Rold manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi trying to control but Rold is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rold is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Susi is aware though and is defending well.
Susi preventing the sweep.
Rold looking for a guillotine here but Susi defends easily.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rold keeping full guard, as Susi tries to pass.
That's two 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Susi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rold is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Susi trying to control but Rold is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rold is trying to hold Susi in close to prevent damage but Susi has managed to pass into half guard.
Rold gets back to full guard.
Susi looking to sit in guard and control but Rold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Susi is keeping the position for now.
Susi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Susi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Susi can't keep his opponent in guard - Rold advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rold trying to control from Susi's half guard. Susi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Susi keeping full guard, as Rold tries to pass.
Susi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Susi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rold wants to control from the top but Susi keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Susi keeping full guard, as Rold tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enrique Rold will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Susi drives through with a takedown into Rold's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rold scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Keni Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Susi showed some decent athleticism there.
Susi stalling away here and it's allowed Rold to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Keni Susi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Susi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Susi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rold working a defensive guard but Susi manages to pass into side control anyway.
Susi is trying to get an arm triangle but Rold is defending well.
Susi is trying to get an arm triangle but Rold is defending well.
Rold regains half guard.
Rold trying to control but Susi postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Susi moves nicely into side control.
Susi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rold tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Susi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Susi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rold is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rold tries to strike but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi tries to move to full mount but Rold actually manages to regain half guard.
Rold wants to improve his position but Susi is controlling well.
Rold gets back to full guard.
Susi throwing strikes but missing.
Rold has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Susi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rold looking to control but Susi passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi is looking to advance position but Rold won't allow it.
Rold avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Susi.
Rold makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rold.
Rold keeping moving, preventing Susi from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keni Susi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Susi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rold manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rold looking for a sweep. Not yet Rold, not yet.
Rold keeping moving, preventing Susi from controlling successfully.
Rold is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Susi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi trying to control but Rold is working from the bottom.
Susi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rold is keeping the position for now.
Susi won't allow Rold to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rold looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Susi wants to pass the guard but Rold is keeping the position.
Rold striking off his back but it's not causing Susi any problems.
Rold has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Susi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rold is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rold is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Rold trying to keep a closed guard but Susi is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Susi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Susi showed some decent athleticism there.
Susi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rold doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Susi.
Susi prevents Rold from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi wants to work for an arm triangle but Rold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Susi wants to take a breather but Rold is having none of it.
Rold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Susi pulls his head out easily.
Susi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rold on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rold moves into full guard.
Rold had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Susi defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rold works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rold is looking to take a break and control but Susi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rold wants to advance to full mount but Susi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Susi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Susi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keni Susi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Susi 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keni Susi!
During a confident post fight interview, Keni Susi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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