TUF Round Quater Finals PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yokisho Mazanati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Starr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Yokisho Mazanati has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Mazanati
vs
Starr

190 cm
22
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

175 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Yokisho Mazanati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Starr!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazanati fails in his attempt to clinch.

Mazanati gets caught flat footed, as Starr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Mazanati looking for a guillotine here but Starr defends easily.
Mazanati is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Starr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mazanati is keeping the position for now.
Starr wanted to stand there but Mazanati had control of the position.

Starr content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mazanati has locked up a guillotine! Mazanati's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Starr is holding on here and Mazanati must be using up a lot of energy. Starr has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mazanati gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yokisho Mazanati!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Hollister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timbe Suomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Henry Hollister has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hollister
vs
Suomi

186 cm
23
216 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

187 cm
23
217 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Hollister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Timbe Suomi!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suomi closes the distance and clinches up with Hollister, looking for a takedown. Suomi pushes Hollister against the cage but Hollister circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Suomi defending well as Hollister loads up on a big left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hollister.
Suomi keeps the fight on the outside.

Suomi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hollister manages to get to full guard.
Suomi looking to pass the guard.
Hollister is trying to hold Suomi in close to prevent damage but Suomi has managed to pass into half guard.
Suomi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hollister wants to get back to full guard.
Hollister manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hollister looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollister lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Suomi!
Suomi is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hollister wants to finish this one by submission but Suomi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hollister.
Hollister fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hollister landing strikes from the mount and Suomi is in trouble!

It looks like Timbe Suomi has been cut.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Poor strikes thrown by Hollister there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Suomi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Suomi trying to control but Hollister is working from the bottom.
Suomi with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollister keeping full guard, as Suomi tries to pass.

Hollister had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Suomi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hollister Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Suomi's back instead.
I really don't envy Suomi right now.

Hollister is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Suomi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Suomi for a finish.
Suomi tries to escape but Hollister has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Suomi looks gassed!

Hollister looking to break Suomi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Suomi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hollister will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Suomi grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Suomi tries to roll but Hollister sticks to his back.
Hollister lands a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Hollister go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Suomi turns into Hollister and is now in his guard.
Suomi wants to control from the top but Hollister keeps moving.
Suomi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hollister is keeping the position for now.
Hollister trying to keep a closed guard but Suomi is proving a slippery customer.

Hollister working for a triangle but Suomi defends it easily.
Suomi looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Suomi preventing the sweep.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hollister fails with the takedown

and Suomi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hollister gets full guard.
Suomi preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hollister looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hollister looking to control.
Suomi landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hollister dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timbe Suomi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Suomi tries for a takedown but Hollister sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hollister lands a with a good body shot.
Suomi shoots in for a double leg but Hollister sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Suomi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hollister lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That has opened up Timbe Suomi's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hollister drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hollister scores with punches from side control.
Hollister wants to control but Suomi is keeping him busy.

Hollister decides to stand up, so the ref orders Suomi to his feet.
Hollister lands an overhand right.
Suomi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Suomi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henry Hollister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timbe Suomi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hollister throws a nice looking combination but Suomi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hollister.
Hollister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suomi closes the distance and clinches up with Hollister, looking for a takedown. Suomi pushes Hollister against the cage but Hollister circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hollister scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Hollister shoots in and bounces Suomi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hollister preventing the sweep.
Hollister trying to control the position from guard on top but Suomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollister preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hollister thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Suomi looking for a triangle here. Hollister is fighting it but it looks tight! Suomi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hollister is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Timbe Suomi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Kray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martti Esko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Kray
vs
Esko

190 cm
23
173 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

190 cm
20
194 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronnie Kray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Martti Esko!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Esko instigates a clinch.
Esko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Esko.
A body shot lands from Esko.
Esko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Esko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Esko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kray's defenses.

It looks like Ronnie Kray has been cut.
Esko lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kray takes an elbow to the temple.

Kray is rocked!
Kray is breathing heavily.
Kray is trying to break free.
Oh Kray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Esko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Esko.
Esko lands an elbow just above Kray 's eye.
Kray is trying to break free.
Esko lands with a left to the head.
Esko lands an elbow that stopped Kray in his tracks for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Esko.
Esko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kray.
Esko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Esko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Ronnie Kray's cut is getting worse.
Esko lands a nice uppercut.
Esko lands a nice elbow.
Esko lands an elbow inside that Kray shrugs off.
Esko creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Kray! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Esko.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martti Esko!