PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robb Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Etunimi Sukunimi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark comes into the arena with Eminem - Fast Lane blaring out of the sound system. Etunimi Sukunimi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Stark
vs
Sukunimi

183 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robb Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Etunimi Sukunimi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Sukunimi.
Etunimi Sukunimi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sukunimi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sukunimi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stark.
Stark shoots for a takedown but Sukunimi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sukunimi throws a head kick but Stark moves out of range.
Sukunimi cracks the inside of Stark's front leg.
Stark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sukunimi counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robb Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Sukunimi lands but Stark takes it in his stride.
Stark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sukunimi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukunimi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stark shoots in and drives through. Sukunimi sprawls well.
Stark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sukunimi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stark crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sukunimi - the referee stops the clock and Stark gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sukunimi. Stark manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Etunimi Sukunimi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stark blocks a head kick by Sukunimi.
Sukunimi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sukunimi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark shoots for a takedown but Sukunimi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Crunch! Sukunimi slams his shin into Stark's torso.
Sukunimi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stark's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Sukunimi shows good takedown defense.
Sukunimi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sukunimi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sukunimi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sukunimi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stark if he has to take too many more of those.
A head kick from Sukunimi lands but Stark takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sukunimi counters with a body kick that stops Stark in his tracks momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sukunimi.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Stark. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sukunimi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sukunimi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Stark on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sukunimi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sukunimi throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sukunimi throws a head kick that half lands.
Sukunimi throws the kick towards the body but Stark avoids it.
Stark will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stark takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stark fails with the takedown.
Stark dives in and grabs Sukunimi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sukunimi pushes down on Stark's head and hops out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sukunimi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stark misses with a takedown
and Sukunimi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sukunimi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sukunimi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sukunimi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sukunimi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sukunimi lands a head kick!
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sukunimi as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sukunimi can pounce on him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sukunimi lands with a slapping head kick.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robb Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sukunimi gets caught flat footed, as Stark shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sukunimi is keeping the position for now.
Stark pushing down on Sukunimi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Sukunimi defends the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sukunimi can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukunimi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sukunimi is controlling Stark's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Stark is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sukunimi tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukunimi trying to control but Stark postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Stark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sukunimi defends it well.
Stark looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Stark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sukunimi is looking to improve his position.
Stark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Sukunimi defends the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sukunimi is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robb Stark dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sukunimi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown but Sukunimi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Sukunimi. No joy for Stark on that attempt.
Stark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sukunimi throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Sukunimi. No joy for Stark on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robb Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sukunimi.
Sukunimi lands with a slapping head kick.
Good leg kick by Sukunimi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sukunimi.
Sukunimi throws a sloppy head kick and Stark moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark closes the distance and clinches up with Sukunimi, looking for a takedown. Stark pushes Sukunimi against the cage but Sukunimi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robb Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Sukunimi tenderised Stark's leg. Stark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sukunimi lands a nice looking body kick.
Stark shoots in and drives through. Sukunimi sprawls well.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt - Sukunimi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Stark gets tackled into the cage by Sukunimi. Sukunimi maintains the clinch.
Sukunimi working Stark over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sukunimi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sukunimi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sukunimi slowing the pace effectively.
Sukunimi tries a knee to the head but Stark blocks it.

Sukunimi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sukunimi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sukunimi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sukunimi chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sukunimi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sukunimi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Sukunimi.

Stark shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark wants to take a breather but Sukunimi is having none of it.
Stark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Stark is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sukunimi sees it coming and defends easily.
Sukunimi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sukunimi is trying to stand.
Stark working Sukunimi over with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Etunimi Sukunimi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sukunimi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Etunimi Sukunimi!