PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tarmo Suulas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suulas comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Undead - Undead. Robertson has chosen The Proclaimers - 500 Miles as his entrance music. Tarmo Suulas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Suulas
vs
Robertson

170 cm
25
155 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

170 cm
29
144 lbs
19 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tarmo Suulas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suulas was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.
Robertson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Suulas tries to avoid it but Robertson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Suulas to the ground. Suulas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robertson walks into a stiff left hand from Suulas.

Robertson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Suulas is trying to defend but Robertson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Robertson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Robertson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Suulas gets back to full guard.
Robertson trying to control but Suulas is working from the bottom.
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Suulas is keeping the position.
Robertson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robertson preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Suulas is on top in guard.
Suulas trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson is trying to keep Suulas in close.
Suulas wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Robertson has Suulas pulled in close to control his posture.
Suulas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Robertson's guard.
Robertson trying to control but Suulas postures up.
Suulas is nestled in close to Robertson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Robertson tries to roll over but Suulas keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Robertson wants to get back to full guard.
Suulas wants to stand but Robertson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Suulas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Suulas tries to control but Robertson wriggling away.
Suulas lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robertson is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Suulas.
Suulas lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Suulas landing shots from mount.
Robertson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Suulas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robertson is looking to escape.
Suulas lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Suulas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suulas landing strikes from the mount and Robertson is in trouble!

Robertson is rocked!
Suulas trying to control but Robertson is having none of it.
Robertson is still in real trouble! Can Suulas finish him?
Robertson seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson wants to hold on but Suulas pushes him away.
Suulas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robertson is looking to escape.
Robertson is bucking up trying to escape but Suulas cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Suulas lands with some strikes.
Suulas cracks Robertson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Suulas controlling his opponent.
Robertson is desperately trying to improve his position but Suulas has a good base and remains in mount.
Suulas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suulas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Robertson working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tarmo Suulas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Some wild striking there from Robertson.
Suulas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robertson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Robertson avoiding damage as Suulas throws knees to the body.
Robertson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Suulas after a bit of a struggle.
Suulas avoids a wild elbow strike from Robertson.
Robertson tries to break the clinch but Suulas is controlling the position.

Suulas pulls Robertson into guard.
Suulas being controlled here, momentarily.
Suulas 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson trying to control but Suulas is working from the bottom.
Robertson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suulas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robertson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robertson lands a couple of elbows.
Robertson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Suulas's guard.
Suulas trying to hold on to Robertson's head to control him but Robertson postures up.
Robertson is keen to just control but Suulas is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Suulas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Suulas trying to keep a closed guard but Robertson is proving a slippery customer.
Tarmo Suulas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suulas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suulas has control of Robertson's left arm, preventing Robertson from doing any damage.
Suulas trying to keep a closed guard but Robertson is proving a slippery customer.
Robertson trying to control but Suulas is working from the bottom.
Robertson stands up over Suulas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Suulas wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robertson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Suulas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robertson being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tarmo Suulas.
Suulas feints a jab promting Robertson to slip. Suulas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Robertson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Robertson looks to land a left hand but Suulas moved out of range nicely.

Robertson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Suulas trying to control the position.
Robertson postures up and lands a big shot to Suulas's brow.
Suulas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Robertson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Robertson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suulas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robertson is working Suulas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robertson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Suulas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robertson's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suulas wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Suulas pushing down on Robertson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Suulas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Robertson!
Robertson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Suulas is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Trevor Robertson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Suulas moves away from the strike by Robertson.
Robertson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Suulas.
Nice uppercut there from Robertson.
Suulas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Robertson scores with a jab to the head.
Robertson just misses with a punch to the body.
Suulas lands a slapping body shot.
Robertson scores with a hook.
Robertson fails to land with a series of punches.

Suulas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suulas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Suulas lands a hook that snaps the head of Robertson backwards.
A short right from Suulas on the inside.
Suulas fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suulas jumps guard but Robertson stands there with Suulas around his waist. Suulas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Robertson misses with a knee strike.
Suulas is trying to maintain a safe position but Robertson gets an underhook and turns Suulas into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Suulas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robertson is keeping busy.

Suulas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Suulas rushes Robertson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Robertson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Suulas blocking some punches.
Suulas tries to score a body lock takedown but Robertson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarmo Suulas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suulas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robertson backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Robertson.
Suulas misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suulas swings wildly with an uppercut but Robertson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robertson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Suulas's defenses.
Suulas tries to pull guard but Robertson holds him up against the cage and eventually Suulas drops back down to his feet.
Suulas is trying to break free.
Suulas tries to pull guard but Robertson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Suulas lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Suulas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robertson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Suulas.
Trevor Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Suulas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robertson, pushing him back against the cage.
Suulas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Robertson has a couple of punches blocked by Suulas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suulas fails to pull guard.
Suulas is trying to break free.
Suulas tries to work over Robertson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suulas digs a right hand into Robertson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robertson's gas tank.
Suulas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suulas scores with a shoulder strike.
Robertson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Suulas blocks a body shot from Robertson.

Suulas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robertson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Robertson looks to land a combination but Suulas avoids it well.
Suulas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Robertson misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suulas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tarmo Suulas is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suulas is fending him off so far but Robertson persists. Nope, Suulas circles away and we're back to standing.
Robertson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Robertson rushes Suulas and presses him up against the cage.
Suulas lands with a right to the head.
Suulas blocks the elbow strike.
Robertson lands an elbow that stopped Suulas in his tracks for a moment.

Suulas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Robertson uses from the top position.
Robertson preventing the sweep.
Suulas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suulas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Suulas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robertson's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tarmo Suulas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Suulas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarmo Suulas!