PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hessu Suihkija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suihkija has chosen Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hessu Suihkija was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Jones
vs
Suihkija

191 cm
23
213 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

198 cm
32
209 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Hessu Suihkija!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suihkija moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Suihkija dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones sets himself, and Suihkija steps forward looking for the clinch! Jones avoids it this time.
Jones connects with the punch.

It looks like Hessu Suihkija has been cut.
Suihkija needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Suihkija blocks a jab.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Suihkija with an uppercut!
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Suihkija is out of range.
Suihkija looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Suihkija tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suihkija pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Suihkija follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Suihkija at a distance.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Suihkija.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Suihkija's calf.
Suihkija tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Suihkija tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Suihkija.
Suihkija tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones thuds a left hand into Suihkija's body.
Henry Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suihkija shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Suihkija's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Suihkija counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Suihkija throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suihkija off to one side.
Henry Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hessu Suihkija.
Suihkija closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Suihkija's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suihkija tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones thumps Suihkija with a low kick.
Suihkija shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Suihkija tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suihkija manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Suihkija on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones scores with a hook.
Suihkija tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Suihkija uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones thuds his right hand into Suihkija's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suihkija wants to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch position.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Suihkija under the eye.

Suihkija is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Suihkija shoots in.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Suihkija tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Suihkija tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Suihkija is just out of range.
Suihkija dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Suihkija's head and hops out.
Suihkija fails with a takedown attempt.
Suihkija takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That has opened up Hessu Suihkija's cut even more.
Suihkija tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Suihkija misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones lands the left hand.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Suihkija's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suihkija throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Suihkija lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Suihkija.
Jones misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hessu Suihkija's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones scores with a hook.
Suihkija shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Suihkija's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Suihkija takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones lands a jab.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Suihkija is out of range.
We've been informed that Suihkija has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
A clash of legs there as Suihkija blocks the low kick.
A head kick by Jones misses
and Suihkija connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones tries to work over Suihkija's front leg with a kick but Suihkija checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suihkija moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Suihkija throws a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suihkija tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suihkija.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suihkija. Suihkija obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.

Suihkija moves into range and clinches up with Jones.

Suihkija breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Suihkija shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Suihkija avoids it.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Suihkija moves out of range as Jones strikes.

Suihkija bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suihkija is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Suihkija can do anything to dispel that myth.
Suihkija trying to control here.

Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Suihkija is defending well.
Jones stalling.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suihkija can do to turn this around?
Suihkija wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suihkija is not content to let Jones control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suihkija is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones trying to control the pace.

Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones is looking to advance position but Suihkija won't allow it.

That's four 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.

Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Suihkija defends the submission attempt.
Jones not doing much here.

Jones is working for a kimura but Suihkija is defending it quite comfortably.

Suihkija manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hessu Suihkija's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Suihkija slips a straight right by Jones.
Suihkija tries to counter with a clinch but Jones shakes him off and moves away.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Suihkija's defenses.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Suihkija changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Suihkija manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Suihkija's head back.
Suihkija throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suihkija.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suihkija shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.

Suihkija is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suihkija tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jones controls his leg.
Suihkija perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones wants to control but Suihkija is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones controlling the position well.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones moves into full guard.
Hessu Suihkija has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suihkija is aware though and is defending well.
Jones working a defensive guard here.

Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Suihkija gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Suihkija drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Suihkija jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Suihkija in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suihkija showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Jones working for a triangle but Suihkija defends it easily.
Suihkija wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

Suihkija avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Suihkija trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Suihkija throws a big elbow that misses.
Suihkija would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Suihkija trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hessu Suihkija has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suihkija's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Suihkija tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henry Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hessu Suihkija.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suihkija tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Suihkija has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suihkija has time to react.
Suihkija is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?

The cut above Hessu Suihkija's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Suihkija misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Jones!
Hessu Suihkija spoke after the fight, saying 'Got the number of that bus?'.