PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greissi Jiorgite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Suraski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greissi Jiorgite is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Jiorgite
vs
Suraski

200 cm
26
242 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

190 cm
35
270 lbs
23 - 16 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greissi Jiorgite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Suraski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiorgite lands with a hook. Suraski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Suraski thows a body shot but no joy.
Suraski misses with a looping left.
Suraski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jiorgite counters with a straight right hand.
Suraski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jiorgite moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jiorgite looks to score with a jab to the body but Suraski is just out of range.
Suraski misses with a combination
and Jiorgite connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Suraski. Those never looked like landing.
Suraski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jiorgite.
Jiorgite connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Suraski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suraski ducks under a wild hook from Jiorgite.
Suraski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jiorgite.
Jiorgite throws a lazy right hand but Suraski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suraski misses with a double jab
and Jiorgite counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Suraski thinking.
Jiorgite thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jiorgite throws a looping overhand right but Suraski ducks down to avoid it.
Suraski misses the jab.
Suraski throws a jab when Jiorgite was well out of range.
Suraski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suraski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dave Suraski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Jiorgite darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Suraski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jiorgite manages to pass to mount!
Jiorgite lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jiorgite throwing strikes here but Suraski is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suraski wants to hold on but Jiorgite pushes him away.

Jiorgite with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Suraski has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Jiorgite's lack of action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiorgite controlling the action here.

Jiorgite is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Jiorgite is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Suraski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jiorgite.
Suraski is trying to stand up here but Jiorgite is controlling him well.
Suraski is refusing to be controlled, as Jiorgite sits in half guard.
Jiorgite thows a huge punch but Suraski dodges it nicely.
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.

Jiorgite is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Suraski has managed to free his arm - good work.

Jiorgite looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Suraski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Jiorgite wants to work for an arm triangle but Suraski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Suraski keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jiorgite trying to pass the guard but Suraski defending well.
Suraski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiorgite is keen to just control but Suraski is a slippery customer.

Jiorgite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Suraski is just riding it out for now. Jiorgite eventually gives up the hold.
Suraski is looking to improve his position.

Jiorgite is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Suraski sees it coming and defends easily.

Jiorgite is looking for a kimura but Suraski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jiorgite to get the leverage.
Suraski wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jiorgite is looking for a kimura but Suraski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jiorgite to get the leverage.
Suraski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jiorgite advances position into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jiorgite thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greissi Jiorgite dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Suraski throws a right hand that Jiorgite ducks under and follows up with a left that Jiorgite also avoids with ease.
Suraski misses with a combination
and Jiorgite counters with a stiff right hand.
Jiorgite scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Suraski!

It looks like Greissi Jiorgite has been cut.
Suraski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Suraski wants it to stay on the feet.
Jiorgite fails with a takedown attempt.
Suraski misses the shot to the body.
Suraski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jiorgite here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
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!
Suraski scores with a hook to the body. Jiorgite takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suraski throws a right and a left that Jiorgite avoids nicely.
Good shot there by Jiorgite.
Suraski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jiorgite looks to land a right hand but Suraski moved out of range.
Suraski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jiorgite moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Suraski misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Jiorgite, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suraski misses with a wild combination.
Suraski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jiorgite.
Suraski throws a shot to the body.
Jiorgite slips under a jab from Suraski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suraski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jiorgite moves out of range of the strikes.
Jiorgite walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Suraski scores with a four punch combination!
Jiorgite takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Suraski throws a nice looking combination but Jiorgite bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suraski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jiorgite drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Suraski. Those never looked like landing.
Jiorgite misses with a body shot.
Jiorgite throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suraski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suraski fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suraski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jiorgite manages to avoid it.
Suraski scores with a three punch combo!
Jiorgite lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suraski circles away quickly and effectively.
Jiorgite misses with a hook.
Suraski falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jiorgite decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Suraski's guard.
Jiorgite wants to control from the top but Suraski keeps moving.
Jiorgite prevents Suraski from getting back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suraski keeping moving, preventing Jiorgite from controlling successfully.
Jiorgite is really struggling to control Suraski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Suraski working a defensive guard here.
Suraski keeping moving, preventing Jiorgite from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Greissi Jiorgite wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jiorgite misses with a hook. Suraski ducked under it nicely.
Suraski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suraski throws a right hand that Jiorgite ducks under and follows up with a left that Jiorgite also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Suraski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Suraski does no damage.
Jiorgite throws a body punch but Suraski moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Decent striking displayed by Suraski there.
Jiorgite has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greissi Jiorgite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suraski scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Suraski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Greissi Jiorgite's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Suraski misses with a series of wild punches.
Jiorgite throws a jab but it's blocked by Suraski.
Jiorgite thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jiorgite scores with a crisp jab that stopped Suraski in his tracks.
Suraski loads up on a big right hand but Jiorgite slips the punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Suraski scores with a four punch combination!
Dave Suraski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Jiorgite misses.
A punch combination from Suraski misses.
Suraski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suraski connects with a body shot.
Jiorgite shoots in but Suraski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Suraski throws a nice looking combination but Jiorgite bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suraski throws a right hand that Jiorgite ducks under and follows up with a left that Jiorgite also avoids with ease.
Suraski blocks a jab.
Jiorgite has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Greissi Jiorgite's cut is getting worse.
Suraski misses the shot to the body.
Jiorgite misses with a wild body shot.
Suraski connects with a body shot.
Suraski swinging wildly here.
Jiorgite dodges the punch combination from Suraski.
Suraski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dave Suraski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suraski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jiorgite connects with a looping right hand.
Suraski lands a really nice looking cross but Jiorgite seems unphased.
Suraski lands with a straight right. Jiorgite didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suraski moves forwards but Jiorgite connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jiorgite avoids a punch combination nicely.
Suraski works over Jiorgite's head and body with a nice combination.
Jiorgite looks to land a right hand but Suraski moved out of range.
Suraski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suraski misses with a wild combination.
Suraski scores with a nice strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suraski scores with a three punch combo!
Suraski misses with the combination.
Suraski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jiorgite uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suraski has time to react.
A jab from Suraski does it's job there.
Jiorgite dodges the punch combination from Suraski.
Jiorgite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suraski as he avoids it easily.
Jiorgite slips a jab and a cross from Suraski.
Suraski misses with a double jab

and Jiorgite counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Suraski keeping moving, preventing Jiorgite from controlling successfully.
Jiorgite works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Suraski is looking to control Jiorgite's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suraski avoid being mounted?
Suraski is looking to improve his position.

Jiorgite is trying to work for a kimura but Suraski is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jiorgite lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suraski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Suraski.
Jiorgite preventing the sweep.
Suraski trying to keep a closed guard but Jiorgite is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Suraski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Suraski 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Suraski!
Dave Suraski managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Global Nutritional (Q159) 90% ROR on Laundry, into his post fight interview.