PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jumeog Cheol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hessu Suihkija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suihkija is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff . Jumeog Cheol could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hessu Suihkija's chin.

Cheol
vs
Suihkija

183 cm
26
215 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

198 cm
27
209 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jumeog Cheol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hessu Suihkija!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suihkija takes one to the chin there.

Suihkija fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cheol sprawls well initially but Suihkija persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Suihkija not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cheol on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cheol tries to get out of the position.
Cheol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Suihkija throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suihkija thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Suihkija is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cheol blocking the ground and pound attempt from Suihkija.
Suihkija content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cheol on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheol blocking the ground and pound attempt from Suihkija.
Suihkija wants to control but Cheol is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suihkija takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Suihkija thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Suihkija scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Suihkija thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cheol's head.
Suihkija sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cheol defending well though.
Suihkija is keen to just control but Cheol is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suihkija perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Suihkija not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Suihkija slips a nice elbow through Cheol's hands, connecting with Cheol's forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Suihkija.
Cheol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cheol blocking the ground and pound attempt from Suihkija.
Suihkija sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cheol defending well though.
Suihkija performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Suihkija not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Suihkija is working for a kimura but Cheol is defending it quite comfortably.
Suihkija thows a huge punch but Cheol dodges it nicely.

Suihkija is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Suihkija not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suihkija winds up and cracks Cheol with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Suihkija is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cheol knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suihkija on the ground.

Suihkija stands up from half guard.

Suihkija scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suihkija throws an elbow but Cheol slips to the side and avoids it well.

Suihkija tries for a kimura but Cheol is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An elbow from Suihkija crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hessu Suihkija dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Suihkija throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cheol ducks under a wild hook from Suihkija.

Suihkija rushes Cheol and presses him up against the cage.

Suihkija breaks the clinch.
Suihkija takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Suihkija shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cheol as he jumps to the side.
Cheol swats away the attempt to clinch by Suihkija.
Cheol misses with a two punch combination.
Suihkija closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cheol circles away.
Suihkija fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jumeog Cheol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hessu Suihkija.
Jab from Cheol.

Suihkija closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Suihkija slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suihkija thows a huge punch but Cheol dodges it nicely.
Hessu Suihkija has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cheol is refusing to be controlled, as Suihkija sits in half guard.

Suihkija is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cheol has managed to free his arm - good work.

Suihkija is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheol blocking the ground and pound attempt from Suihkija.
Suihkija has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Suihkija is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cheol is not content to let Suihkija control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suihkija controlling the action here.
Suihkija throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cheol to regain full guard.
Suihkija has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Suihkija stands up from Cheol's guard - Suihkija perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cheol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suihkija looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Suihkija shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Suihkija sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suihkija thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cheol's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hessu Suihkija showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Suihkija shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cheol as he avoids it easily.
Suihkija fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suihkija shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cheol defends it nicely.
Suihkija fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cheol throws a hook to the side of Suihkija's head but Suihkija sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Suihkija shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cheol as he jumps to the side.
Jumeog Cheol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hessu Suihkija.
Suihkija moves in looking to clinch but Cheol pushes him off.
Suihkija fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cheol avoids it really well and circles away.
Suihkija shoots in but Cheol avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cheol keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheol lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Cheol.
Cheol scores with a nice head shot.
Cheol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suihkija moves away.
Cheol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suihkija misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Suihkija tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cheol defends well and Suihkija ends up having to push Cheol into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Suihkija takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suihkija drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Cheol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Suihkija has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Suihkija pushes Cheol up against the cage in a clinch.
Suihkija throws an elbow that misses.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suihkija dives in and grabs Cheol's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cheol pushes down on Suihkija's head and hops out.
Cheol displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suihkija.
Suihkija takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jumeog Cheol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cheol scores with a nice head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Cheol as Suihkija shoots in.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheol changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cheol slaps away a takedown attempt from Suihkija, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Cheol, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cheol works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cheol stalks Suihkija and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Suihkija's face. Suihkija staggers backwards, shaken.
Cheol lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Suihkija throws a looping overhand right but Cheol ducks down to avoid it.
Cheol looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cheol slips a jab and a cross from Suihkija.
Suihkija tries to clinch but Cheol moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suihkija looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Suihkija tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cheol defends well and Suihkija ends up having to push Cheol into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Cheol's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suihkija takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cheol throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Cheol.
Suihkija throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cheol's waist but Cheol gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suihkija off to one side.
Cheol throws a combination. Suihkija tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jumeog Cheol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cheol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suihkija shoots in but no luck this time.
Cheol scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cheol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cheol connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cheol is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suihkija wants to clinch up but Cheol keeps it at a distance.
Suihkija is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cheol.
Suihkija tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cheol sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suihkija somewhat.
Hessu Suihkija is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cheol slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cheol bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cheol throws an overhand right that lands on Suihkija's shoulder, as Suihkija tries to avoid the shot.
Cheol lands with an uppercut that bounces Suihkija off the cage and back into range.

Suihkija fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cheol, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Suihkija.

Cheol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Suihkija drives through and clinches with Cheol against the cage.
Cheol's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jumeog Cheol showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Suihkija has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hessu Suihkija!
Our winner, Hessu Suihkija, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Jumeog Cheol spoke after the fight, saying 'yeah...I won...I won...huahahaha.... E.T is that you???'.