PBP Commentary

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!