PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Svetoslav Suronja (ranked 4676 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rune Ank (ranked 4725 p4p, 0 weight class). Suronja's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dirty Palm - Freakshow. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Suronja
vs
Ank

191 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Svetoslav Suronja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rune Ank!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Suronja rushes Ank and presses him up against the cage.
Suronja wants a takedown.
Suronja is working for takedown but Ank is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ank prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Svetoslav Suronja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ank is trying to break free.
Suronja is working for takedown but Ank is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Ank scores with a nice short uppercut.
Suronja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ank avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Suronja is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ank is trying to break free.
Suronja drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ank pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ank swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Ank.
A jab lands there for Ank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suronja.
Ank tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ank leaves Suronja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ank lands a nice shot to the body.
Ank moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rune Ank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ank defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suronja.
Ank misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ank.
Suronja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ank paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Ank as Suronja shoots in.
Suronja tries for a takedown but Ank sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Suronja is breathing heavily.
Ank's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ank duly obliges.
Ank misses with a double jab.
Ank fails to land with a series of punches.
Suronja misses with the body kick

and Ank counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ank wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Suronja has him pressed against the cage.
Suronja goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ank prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ank is trying to break the clinch but Suronja is controlling him.
Ank is looking to break free of the clinch but Suronja has double underhooks.
Ank leaning against his opponent.
Ank is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Suronja drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ank pulls his leg out and moves away.
Svetoslav Suronja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suronja avoids a punch combination nicely.
Suronja misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suronja fails to land the takedown.
Suronja misses with a takedown attempt
and Ank counters with a three punch combo that has Suronja backing up. Suronja nods at Ank to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ank closes the distance and clinches.
Ank tries to circle away but Suronja has him pinned against the cage.
Suronja is looking for a takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ank.
Ank lands a nice uppercut.
Ank pushes Suronja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suronja drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ank is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ank is looking to break free of the clinch but Suronja has double underhooks.
Ank has had enough of the clinch but Suronja keeps him there for the moment.
Suronja is trying to drag Ank to the mat but Ank just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ank softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rune Ank dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Suronja tries for a takedown but Ank circles away easily
and Ank counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Ank, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suronja attempts a counter takedown but Ank avoids it well and moves away.
Ank moves out of range of the strikes.
Ank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ank throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ank throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suronja counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suronja has his takedown stuffed

and Ank counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Suronja can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Svetoslav Suronja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suronja is working for takedown but Ank is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ank has had enough of the clinch but Suronja keeps him there for the moment.
Ank prevents the takedown attempt.
Suronja letting Ank take a breather here.
Ank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suronja has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ank is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Suronja has Ank pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ank manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Suronja keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ank's efforts to push away.
Suronja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ank fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Ank has closed the distance and engaged Suronja in a clinch.

That's two 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.
Suronja is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ank pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ank is trying to force a seperation but Suronja has the dominant position.
Suronja wants a takedown.

Ank breaks the clinch.
Ank throws a right and a left that Suronja avoids nicely.
Svetoslav Suronja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ank works over Suronja's head and body with a nice combination.
Ank throws a nice looking combination but Suronja bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suronja tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ank manages to circle out of the way.

Suronja gets tackled into the cage by Ank. Ank maintains the clinch.
Suronja has Ank pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ank manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ank is trying to force a seperation but Suronja has the dominant position.
Ank is trying to break the clinch but Suronja is controlling him.
Ank scores with a shoulder strike.
Suronja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ank fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ank, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suronja half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Ank.
Ank lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ank connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suronja. Suronja circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ank lands a two punch combo.
Suronja shoots in looking for a takedown but Ank manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suronja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Suronja's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ank connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Suronja scrambles back to his feet.
Suronja dodges the punch combination from Ank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Suronja or perhaps it was just good defense by Ank, which made it look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ank tries to bum rush Suronja with a series of wild strikes but Suronja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Suronja misses.
Suronja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suronja somewhat.
Ank looks to land a combination but Suronja avoids it well.
Suronja tries to close the distance and clinch but Ank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ank misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rune Ank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Suronja tries to close the distance and clinch but Ank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suronja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ank feints the counter takedown.
Ank keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Suronja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ank is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Suronja shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ank is trying to defend but Suronja finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ank is trying to stand back up but Suronja is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ank has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Suronja is on him like a limpet, forcing Ank back against the cage.
Suronja wants a takedown but no success here.
Suronja has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ank is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ank gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Suronja.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Svetoslav Suronja. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ank tries to circle away but Suronja has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suronja wants a takedown but no success here.
Rune Ank seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Ank breaks from the clinch.
Ank scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ank scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ank lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Suronja backs up against the cage.
Ank tries to bum rush Suronja with a series of wild strikes but Suronja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suronja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ank avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suronja dodges the punch combination from Ank.
Suronja tries to clinch up but Ank circles away and keeps his distance.
Ank feints the counter takedown.
Ank closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ank stuffs the takedown.
Ank tries to bum rush Suronja with a series of wild strikes but Suronja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ank keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Suronja showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ank, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ank sizes up Suronja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Suronja fails with a takedown attempt.
Ank feints the counter takedown.
Ank punishes Suronja's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suronja misses with a few strikes there.
Ank displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ank!

Suronja 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!
Ank is trying to control Suronja's posture but Suronja avoids it.
Suronja misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suronja in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ank managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Suronja.
Ank managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Suronja.
Svetoslav Suronja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rune Ank is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ank is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rune Ank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ank winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rune Ank!
A very excited looking Rune Ank rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.