PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ewart Soso (ranked 5186 p4p, 116 weight class) and Gobinda Svatopluk (ranked 5184 p4p, 120 weight class). Gobinda Svatopluk is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Soso
vs
Svatopluk

192 cm
25
204 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

172 cm
25
148 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ewart Soso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gobinda Svatopluk!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soso tries for a takedown but Svatopluk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Svatopluk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Svatopluk takes the fight into the clinch.
Soso drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Svatopluk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Svatopluk tries to pull guard but Soso forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Soso misses with a knee to the head.

Soso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soso lands a head kick!
Svatopluk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Svatopluk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Soso defends well and Svatopluk ends up having to push Soso into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ewart Soso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobinda Svatopluk.
Svatopluk avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Soso drives through and clinches with Svatopluk against the cage.
Svatopluk can't break the clinch.
Svatopluk misses with an elbow strike.
Svatopluk is trying to break free.
Soso trying to land knees to the body.
Soso taking a breather.

Soso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Svatopluk.
No luck for Soso with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soso displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Svatopluk.

Svatopluk moves into the clinch.
Soso content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Svatopluk manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Soso throwing strikes from guard but Svatopluk blocks nicely.
Svatopluk has control of Soso's left arm, preventing Soso from doing any damage.
Soso trying to control but Svatopluk is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Svatopluk has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Soso is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Svatopluk.
Soso prevents a takedown attempt there.
Soso drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Soso breaks from the clinch.
Soso displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Svatopluk.
Soso keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Soso.
Soso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Svatopluk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

Soso clinches up against the cage.
Soso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Svatopluk to keep the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Svatopluk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Svatopluk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Svatopluk pulls guard.
Svatopluk 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.
Soso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svatopluk wants to sweep here but Soso controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ewart Soso will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Soso pushes Svatopluk up against the cage in a clinch.
Svatopluk wants to get back to striking at distance but Soso won't allow it.
Svatopluk goes for a takedown attempt but Soso pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Soso gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Soso jumps into guard, dragging Svatopluk to the mat.
Svatopluk sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svatopluk prevents Soso from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Svatopluk is not content to let Soso control the position.
Svatopluk trying to control here.
Soso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Svatopluk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Soso is working for a submission of some sort.
Svatopluk is trying to get back to full guard.
Soso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svatopluk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soso is working away from the top position though.

Soso wants to work for an arm triangle but Svatopluk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Soso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Svatopluk is not content to let Soso control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Soso tries a low kick but Svatopluk avoids it.
Svatopluk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Soso avoids it really well and circles away.
Svatopluk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ewart Soso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobinda Svatopluk.
Svatopluk misses with a takedown attempt - Soso sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Soso appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Soso forces Svatopluk back against the cage and clinches.
Svatopluk has had enough of the clinch but Soso keeps him there for the moment.
Svatopluk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Soso manages to break the clinch.

Soso closes the distance and pushes Svatopluk back into the cage.
Svatopluk stops a takedown attempt from Soso.
Soso has Svatopluk pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soso tries to pull guard but Svatopluk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Soso is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ewart Soso dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Svatopluk shoots in but Soso avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Svatopluk throws a head kick that misses.
Svatopluk tries to clinch up.
Svatopluk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soso's waist but Soso gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Svatopluk off to one side.
Soso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svatopluk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Svatopluk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soso but Soso pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ewart Soso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobinda Svatopluk.
Soso defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Svatopluk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soso shoots in for a double leg but Svatopluk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Svatopluk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ewart Soso is winning the standup battle so far.
Soso tries to clinch but Svatopluk moves out of range.
Soso throws a head kick but Svatopluk moves out of range.
Soso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Svatopluk pinned against the cage. Svatopluk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Svatopluk throws a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soso has his takedown stuffed

and Svatopluk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Soso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Soso throws an elbow that misses.
Svatopluk tries to pull guard but Soso holds him up against the cage and eventually Svatopluk drops back down to his feet.
Soso is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Soso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Svatopluk to keep the fight standing.
Soso is trying to maintain a safe position but Svatopluk gets an underhook and turns Soso into the cage.
Soso is working for takedown but Svatopluk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soso using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Svatopluk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Soso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Svatopluk as Soso shoots in.
Soso blocks a head kick by Svatopluk.
Svatopluk shoots for a takedown but Soso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Soso throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Svatopluk to counter with a crisp jab.
Soso throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Soso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Svatopluk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soso swivels and escapes.
Svatopluk misses with a double jab.
Soso keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ewart Soso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soso keeps Svatopluk at a distance using the push kick.

Soso clinches.
Ewart Soso has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Soso landing knees to the head.

Soso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soso blocks a head kick by Svatopluk.
Svatopluk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Svatopluk has a takedown stuffed.
Soso swings away with a body shot that misses
and Svatopluk counters with a straight right hand.
Svatopluk shoots in for a takedown but Soso shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svatopluk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soso sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Svatopluk somewhat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Soso.
Soso jabs Svatopluk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Svatopluk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Soso drops down looking for a counter takedown but Svatopluk sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Soso fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Svatopluk, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soso can't find room to land a body shot as Svatopluk controls the action.
Gobinda Svatopluk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ewart Soso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Svatopluk wants to take the fight to the mat but Soso manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ewart Soso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soso, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ewart Soso!