PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akseli Suokuokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Rizzo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suokuokka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Bags - Cavemen Rejoice. Rizzo Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lazy Eye. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Suokuokka
vs
Rizzo Jr

189 cm
23
255 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

193 cm
21
245 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akseli Suokuokka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enrique Rizzo Jr!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzo Jr connects with a single shot there.

Suokuokka darts in and clinches Rizzo Jr up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rizzo Jr fails to land.
Suokuokka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rizzo Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Suokuokka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Suokuokka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rizzo Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Suokuokka.
Rizzo Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rizzo Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suokuokka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Suokuokka tries to pull guard but Rizzo Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Suokuokka drops back down to his feet.
Rizzo Jr misses with the head strike.
Rizzo Jr avoiding damage.

Suokuokka jumps guard and drags Rizzo Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rizzo Jr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Akseli Suokuokka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Suokuokka clinches up with Rizzo Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Rizzo Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Suokuokka.
Nice body punch from Rizzo Jr - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rizzo Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rizzo Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suokuokka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rizzo Jr after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akseli Suokuokka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suokuokka blocks an uppercut.
Rizzo Jr throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Rizzo Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Suokuokka blocks the elbow strike.
Suokuokka tries to pull guard but Rizzo Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Suokuokka drops back down to his feet.
Rizzo Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rizzo Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suokuokka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rizzo Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rizzo Jr trying to control the position but instead, Suokuokka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rizzo Jr into the cage.
Suokuokka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rizzo Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Suokuokka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr digs a right hand into Suokuokka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Suokuokka's gas tank.
Rizzo Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rizzo Jr lands a right hand.
Rizzo Jr stalling in the clinch but Suokuokka improves position.
Rizzo Jr stops a takedown attempt from Suokuokka.
Rizzo Jr misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr has Suokuokka pressed against the cage.
Suokuokka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Suokuokka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rizzo Jr smiles and moves away.
Rizzo Jr lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr works Suokuokka's body with a nice hook.
Suokuokka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Suokuokka has a takedown stuffed.
Suokuokka is breathing heavily.
Rizzo Jr connects with a body shot that sends Suokuokka's belly button to the back.
Rizzo Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rizzo Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rizzo Jr lands with a cross.
Suokuokka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr clobbers Suokuokka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rizzo Jr throws a right and a left that Suokuokka avoids nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rizzo Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rizzo Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Suokuokka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rizzo Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Suokuokka scrambles back to his feet.
Suokuokka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rizzo Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rizzo Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Suokuokka moves into range and clinches up with Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rizzo Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rizzo Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Suokuokka.
Suokuokka blocking some punches.
Rizzo Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Rizzo Jr presses Suokuokka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suokuokka is defending well for now.
Rizzo Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Rizzo Jr lands with a left to the head.
Rizzo Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Suokuokka up against the cage.
Rizzo Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr is leaning against Suokuokka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rizzo Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Rizzo Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suokuokka blocks a body shot from Rizzo Jr.
Enrique Rizzo Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rizzo Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Suokuokka.
Rizzo Jr with a knee to the head.

It looks like Akseli Suokuokka has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rizzo Jr.
A shot in the inside from Rizzo Jr.
Suokuokka is trying to push Rizzo Jr away but Rizzo Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rizzo Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo Jr digs a right hand underneath Suokuokka's ribcage. Suokuokka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr tries to throw a body punch but Suokuokka avoids it by throwing Rizzo Jr back against the cage.
Rizzo Jr effectively controlling the action here.
Suokuokka jumps guard but Rizzo Jr stands there with Suokuokka around his waist. Suokuokka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Suokuokka wants a takedown.
Suokuokka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suokuokka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rizzo Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akseli Suokuokka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rizzo Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rizzo Jr pushes Suokuokka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suokuokka backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr misses with the head strike.
Rizzo Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rizzo Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo Jr scores with a shot to the side of Suokuokka's head.
Rizzo Jr lands with a left to the head.
Suokuokka throws a punch but it's blocked by Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Rizzo Jr stalling in the clinch but Suokuokka improves position.
Suokuokka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rizzo Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Suokuokka up against the cage.
Rizzo Jr is looking to control Suokuokka's arms but Suokuokka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rizzo Jr has his back to the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Suokuokka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rizzo Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Rizzo Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Suokuokka wants a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Rizzo Jr lands with a right to the head.
Suokuokka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rizzo Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rizzo Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Suokuokka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rizzo Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Suokuokka.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suokuokka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rizzo Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rizzo Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enrique Rizzo Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akseli Suokuokka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Rizzo Jr misses with the combination.

Suokuokka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rizzo Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Rizzo Jr misses with a body punch.
Suokuokka wants to take the fight to the mat but Rizzo Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rizzo Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Suokuokka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rizzo Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Suokuokka tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akseli Suokuokka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rizzo Jr stalls.
Rizzo Jr pushes Suokuokka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Rizzo Jr tries to work over Suokuokka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Suokuokka is working for takedown but Rizzo Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rizzo Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Suokuokka backwards.
Rizzo Jr presses Suokuokka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suokuokka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rizzo Jr smiles and moves away.
Suokuokka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rizzo Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rizzo Jr clobbers Suokuokka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rizzo Jr connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Rizzo Jr does it's job there.
Rizzo Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Suokuokka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rizzo Jr - the referee stops the clock and Suokuokka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rizzo Jr. Suokuokka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr cracks a nice hook into Suokuokka's ribs.
Rizzo Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Rizzo Jr clinches with his opponent.
Rizzo Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Rizzo Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rizzo Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Suokuokkas head.
Rizzo Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rizzo Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rizzo Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rizzo Jr taking a breather.
Rizzo Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Suokuokka blocks with his arms.
Rizzo Jr slows down the pace here.
Rizzo Jr lands a left hand.
Rizzo Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rizzo Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rizzo Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Suokuokka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rizzo Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Suokuokka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rizzo Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Akseli Suokuokka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka misses with a double jab.
Rizzo Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Suokuokka seems unphased.
Suokuokka has a takedown stuffed.
Suokuokka will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Suokuokka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rizzo Jr scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Suokuokka has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rizzo Jr.

Suokuokka is rocked!
Rizzo Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oh Suokuokka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rizzo Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suokuokka backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rizzo Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Suokuokka fails to land.
Suokuokka misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enrique Rizzo Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rizzo Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrique Rizzo Jr!
A less than humble Enrique Rizzo Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.