PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between BIg Cholo (ranked 1590 p4p, 1845 weight class) and Jussi Roipe (ranked 87 p4p, 101 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Cholo
vs
Roipe

205 cm
23
300
14 - 4 - 0

190 cm
28
280
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, BIg Cholo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jussi Roipe!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cholo looks to throw the jab but Roipe is out of range.

Roipe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cholo's half guard.
Cholo is looking for a sweep. Roipe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roipe thows a huge punch but Cholo dodges it nicely.
Roipe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Roipe.
Cholo wants to get back to his feet.
Roipe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roipe thows a huge punch but Cholo dodges it nicely.
Cholo is trying to stand back up but Roipe is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roipe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roipe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cholo is trying to stand back up but Roipe is controlling him
Roipe thows a huge punch but Cholo dodges it nicely.
Roipe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roipe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cholo wants to control but Roipe is keeping busy.
Cholo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Roipe.
Cholo is controlling Roipe's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cholo pushes Roipe off looking to stand but Roipe dives back in and keeps control.
Roipe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cholo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cholo is looking to escape.
Roipe trying to control from Cholo's half guard. Cholo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roipe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cholo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roipe throws a big elbow that misses.
Roipe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roipe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cholo wants to get back to his feet but Roipe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cholo keeping moving, preventing Roipe from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cholo throws a looping overhand right but Roipe ducks down to avoid it.
Roipe with the counter takedown but Cholo avoids it easily.
Roipe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cholo misses with a hook. Roipe ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Roipe.
Cholo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roipe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roipe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roipe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cholo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Cholo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Roipe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cholo to the ground. Roipe is now in Cholo's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roipe throws a big right hand that misses.
Roipe pushing down on Cholo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cholo wants to get back to his feet.
Roipe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Roipe.
Roipe thows a huge punch but Cholo dodges it nicely.
Cholo keeping control of the position.
Cholo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roipe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roipe's back!
Roipe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Roipe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roipe keeps trying to improve his position.
Roipe breaks Cholo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Roipe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roipe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roipe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cholo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cholo wants to stand and escape but Roipe is having none of it.
Roipe throws a strike but Cholo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Roipe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cholo is aware though and is defending well.
Cholo stopping the sweep attempt from Roipe.

Roipe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cholo escapes and throws Roipe's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jussi Roipe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Roipe on the wrong end of a nice hook.

It looks like Jussi Roipe has been cut.
Cholo misses with a straight left.
Roipe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Roipe misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Roipe misses
and Cholo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roipe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Cholo lands a big right hand that sends Roipe crashing to the mat! Cholo stays standing though and waves Roipe back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roipe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cholo throws out the jab.
Roipe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cholo.
Cholo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roipe.
Cholo misses with a looping left.
Roipe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cholo.
Cholo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good shot there by Cholo.
Cholo throws a looping overhand right but Roipe ducks down to avoid it.
Roipe tried to score with a low kick but Cholo checks it.

Cholo lands a big right hand that sends Roipe crashing to the mat! Cholo stays standing though and waves Roipe back to his feet!

Roipe is rocked!

That has opened up Jussi Roipe's cut even more.
Cholo moves out of range as Roipe strikes.
Roipe is still on wobbly legs! Can Cholo finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Roipe. Beautiful body shot.
Roipe seems to have recovered his senses.
Cholo closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Roipe! Cholo dives in looking to finish! Roipe is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BIg Cholo!