PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Cleveland (ranked 24942 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jun SU (ranked 5479 p4p, 0 weight class). Augustus Cleveland is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Cleveland
vs
SU

153 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

225 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Augustus Cleveland!
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, Jun SU!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SU doesn't manage to clinch there - Cleveland circles away.
Cleveland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

SU closes the distance and clinches.
Cleveland wants to get back to striking at distance but SU won't allow it.

Cleveland has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics SU uses from the top position.
Cleveland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
SU stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cleveland swivels though and keeps the full guard.

SU got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cleveland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, SU has managed to get both his arms back between Cleveland's legs - danger averted.
SU is stalling in the full guard.

Cleveland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SU tries to stand but Cleveland is controlling from the bottom.
Cleveland doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cleveland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SU stays in close to Cleveland's body and controls the position.
Cleveland is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SU throwing strikes but missing.
SU controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cleveland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Cleveland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. SU defends it easily.

Cleveland has his foot on SU's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. SU works his way back into a safe position though.
Cleveland keeping full guard, as SU tries to pass.

Cleveland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. SU doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. SU manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
SU wants to control from the top but Cleveland keeps moving.
Cleveland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from SU.

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.

Cleveland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
SU trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Cleveland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. SU defends it easily.
Cleveland really is a fat lump.

Cleveland has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. SU is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cleveland.
Cleveland is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but SU has just dragged him back down to the mat.
SU takes a little break here. Cleveland wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cleveland tries to bench press SU off him but SU keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SU trying to control the position but Cleveland is working away.
Cleveland struggling a bit here.
SU is looking to take a break and control but Cleveland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
SU is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cleveland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
SU content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cleveland manages to work his way to half guard, despite SU's best efforts.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cleveland looks like he's trying to stand up.

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.
SU working Cleveland over with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Cleveland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
SU content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
SU throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cleveland holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Cleveland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cleveland is trying to stand back up but SU is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
SU missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Cleveland looking for submissions off his back.
Cleveland is breathing heavily.
SU content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jun SU will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

SU moves into the clinch.
SU is defending well against a takedown attempt.

SU breaks from the clinch.
SU wants to clinch up but Cleveland keeps it at a distance.
Cleveland tries to counter with a takedown but SU is quick to defend against it.
SU explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cleveland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cleveland is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

SU gets a clinch.
Cleveland can't break the clinch.

SU pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

SU closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from SU.
SU digs a right hand into Cleveland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cleveland's gas tank.

SU breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
SU tries to clinch up.

SU instigates a clinch.

SU gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
SU trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleveland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cleveland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. SU is aware though and is defending well.

Cleveland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. SU doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. SU manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cleveland keeping moving, preventing SU from controlling successfully.
SU with a flurry of punches that miss.
SU seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleveland 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.

Cleveland has his foot on SU's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. SU works his way back into a safe position though.
SU must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
SU looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
SU wants to pass the guard but Cleveland is keeping the position.
SU controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
SU loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
SU wants to control from the top but Cleveland keeps moving.
SU preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SU slips nicely into half guard.

Cleveland looking for submissions off his back.
SU prevents Cleveland from standing back up.
Cleveland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cleveland tries to kick SU off but SU keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
SU is thwarting Cleveland's attempts to control the position.
SU is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
SU has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

SU rushes Cleveland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

SU is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cleveland can't fight it off and eventually SU manages to take the fight to the floor. Cleveland looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
SU wants to control from the top but Cleveland keeps moving.
SU is pushing down on Cleveland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cleveland is fighting to maintain full guard but SU has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cleveland tries to kick SU off but SU keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
SU slows the pace down in half guard.
SU not landing any meaningful shots this time.
SU sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cleveland defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
SU trying to control the action but Cleveland is working from the bottom.
SU keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cleveland is pressing down on SU's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jun SU showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

SU tries to close the distance and clinch but Cleveland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
SU lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cleveland backs up against the cage.

It looks like Augustus Cleveland has been cut.
A punch combination from SU misses.

SU closes the distance and clinches.

Cleveland jumps into guard, dragging SU to the mat.

SU decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A punch combination from SU misses.
Jun SU seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SU throws a right and a left that Cleveland avoids nicely.
It looked like Cleveland was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SU misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cleveland throws a big counter combination but SU scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
SU slips a jab and a cross from Cleveland.
Cleveland circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cleveland counters with a series of strikes. SU will be more careful next time no doubt.
SU takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

SU closes the distance and clinches.

SU turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and SU manages to end up in side control.
Cleveland manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cleveland moves into full guard.
Cleveland wants to sweep but no luck.
SU trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleveland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cleveland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Cleveland has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. SU doesn't defend quickly enough and Cleveland has managed to lock this one up! Can SU escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Cleveland on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Augustus Cleveland!